Ecotech Vectra L1

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As some of you may read, my Waveline DC 12000 pump stopped running for my closed loop circulation. At this point I've ruled out the pump itself, power supply, and things are pointing to the controller. I've removed the pump so will need to try a bucket test at another time. If I get it running, may just keep it to use for one-off uses.

Moving forward, I ended up going with something that I hope to be more reliable - which lead me to the Vectra L1. Ultimately only time will tell if this is truly as reliable and is better quality than what I had. What I can say for now is I thought the Waveline was quiet - the Vectra is even more quieter.

Below are some pictures of it installed. It was a bit tricking retrofitting based on the PVC plumbing I had going on. I had to seek the help of my bro-in-law to make sure I don't screw up. I think I could have done it all, but he was available so another set of hands/eyes didn't hurt LOL. We ended up adding a couple more unions in the process. I still need to replace my power strip, clean-up the wiring, but wanted to take a few pictures before putting the wood wrap back on.

Let me know if anyone has any questions about the L1, etc...

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Haha, i thought this forum was about fish keeping, not rocket science!!!
 
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Looks great! Did you have a problem finding pvc to mate up with the pump? I looked at them before I installed my system and couldn't remember if that was a potential issue or not.
 
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Haha, i thought this forum was about fish keeping, not rocket science!!!

Really, and here I thought I was just plumbing a tank with PVC? I didn't realize I was dipping in rocket sciences...now we're in trouble LOL
 
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Looks great! Did you have a problem finding pvc to mate up with the pump? I looked at them before I installed my system and couldn't remember if that was a potential issue or not.

Inlet = 1.5"
Outlet - 1" (I edited from 1.25", typo)

So they are fairly standard sizes that any hardware store would have (I just had leftovers laying around). The blue couplers are ABS, so don't forget to use "ABS to PVC Transition Cement"
 
Those are such nice pumps! I would love one of those but just cant justify spending that kind of money on one. Impressive setup you have there!

Thanks. I think it's just all the PVC for the filtration and closed loop that makes it look so "complex", really LOL.

I hear you on costs and justifying! Although things happen, I was so annoyed about the pump dying after two years. I wasn't even running at max. If this pump lasts awhile then it's justification for me. It's a PIA to plumb out pumps with PVC.
 
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