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mark 10-16-2011 04:51 AM

I'm about 12' horizontal, 10' vertical, 1.5" line

Started with a March 6 series (a big noisy beast, would of had no problem with the 60'), switched to Iwaki MD70 (great pump, no seals, easy 2000gph) now using a Barracuda (little quieter and a little less current draw than the Iwaki). Still in the box is a Velocity T4 (same as PS4, told they're silent, concern is flow will be around 800gph).

Had also considered a Dart. Was trading e-mails will Reeflo and they figured a Dart with a modified impeller I could probably get 1000gph.

Kybol 11-12-2011 08:45 PM

So I'm leaning towards a Snapper/Dart Hybrid, what do yo guys think? and the run will probably only come out to about 40ft or so.

mark 11-13-2011 12:53 AM

friendly bunch at Reeflo, I'd e-mail your layout (pipe size, vertical/horizontal run lengths, number/types of fitting etc) and see what they think for max flow.

Lampshade 11-13-2011 03:15 AM

+1 for great reeflo service, they sent me new bearings/seals because i emailed and asked what oil to use on the seals, and i even told them i got the pump second hand.

Kybol 11-14-2011 04:34 PM

So I emailed them and they suggested the new blow hole BH1450. Has anyone tried this pump? and where can a guy find one?

Thanks

Lampshade 11-14-2011 05:50 PM

adjustable speed, mag drive, dead silent, small footprint, and only loses 40% flow at 20' of head pressure, and 20% at 10'. Seems like a dream pump, it'll be interesting to see how these things work.

Never heard of them before this though, seem cool. You should be our guinea pig :P

Kybol 11-29-2011 04:53 AM

So I got the BH1450 today and finished running the lines to the basement. This is a nice pump, its tiny, adjustable and I cant even hear it running. I am running it on the middle setting right now, and just by sight it is flowing about the same as my old pump I had in my stand.


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