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Old 03-09-2009, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by fkshiu View Post
I'd try out one of the Reeflo pressure-rated pumps as somebody mentioned. The snapper may have proven to be a good needlewheel/venturi pump but that's a whole different ballgame. The Iwaki-based pumps are tried and true for becketts but they are real energy hogs and aren't exactly very quiet.
Totally agree. I have an Iwaki 70RLT running my Beckett skimmer and while it does a great job, it is indeed quite noisy. In my situation it doesn't matter as it is in a closet. I wouldn't recommend it if noise is an issue.
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