Originally Posted by subman jr. (Post 795061)

I am using a dc5000 and dc10000 both internally and love them. The changes they made for the new pumps should fix all the things that needed to be tweaked.
-better housing and threads (it's not 11/4 npt its something close but not quite)
-improved impeller for better pressure while maintaining the low power consumption
-and able to be controlled externally.

With that being said I love the pumps and am very happy with them over all


****Subman's post not jr's*******

Originally Posted by Parker (Post 795063)

That's good news, I was considering a 10000 for a return pump.

Originally Posted by Parker (Post 795049)

This thread might be worth a read regarding the Wavelines, not sure if the issues have been addressed.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2221830

Originally Posted by intarsiabox (Post 794383)

Not really, you can get VFD's (variable frequency drives) to control AC pumps. A lot of commercial/industrial buildings use this method for their pumps and fans to cut down on energy costs. Small VFD's have come down in price a lot but whether the cost of adding one would save you any money in the long run or not I couldn't say, and not at all if you are just going to run the pump at 100% all day long. Not all motors are VFD compatible either so that is something else to confirm. If I were starting from scratch and needed a return pump I would go with a DC model if it was as capable as a similarily priced AC pump in an instant.

Originally Posted by sphelps (Post 795183)

I really only purchased the wavelines for the ability to control them externally with 0-10V when a new controller would be released. Kind of annoying it seems I'll have to buy two new pumps if I want that feature. Looks like a completely new design as well so current versions will probably be discontinued along with any hopes of obtaining replacement parts, also annoying seeing how they just came out, literally.

Some of these companies need to do proper R&D and testing prior to releasing products to the public. We're not your beta testers.

Originally Posted by FragIt Dan (Post 795189)

The link that Parker posted up made reference to the expectation of an easy hack to make the 10000's 0-10v controllable. I agree it is not good of them and think it is BS... but making the best of the existing situation perhaps with a mod you wouldn't have to replace them. I understand the controller can be unplugged from the pump? If this is the case the new controller with the RJ45 should be an easy swap onto your existing pump, assuming they make the plugs the same. Just and idea.
Dan