Pump Ugrade Recommendations: (2) RIO HF 32 to External

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
I didn't mean to respond within the quotes...LOL

The Ecotech is 3100gph at $450. Pricey, true. It's typically used for closed loops and creating various waves if wanted...so for you application, you maybe paying for something not necessary.

Keep us posted on kill-o-watt results and how the flow is..... Always fun comparing this kind of stuff!

Will do! I got the pump from Amazon prime so it will be installed sooner rather than later. I will get the kill a watt ready!
 
Ok, here are the comps:

The rios were using in the 168-170watt range on the system. So that's about 340watts.

I plugged in the deepwater pump today. Only $17 in parts to work it in to the system.

At the mid range power setting, it pushes out about the same amount of gph...at 125 watts. The next level up popped up to 160watts. The max level is at 180watts, the overflows are handling the flow just fine.
This thing is quiet!

I might try out one of the jebao pumps so I have 2 pumps running at lower speeds and
 
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