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Old 03-09-2009, 06:49 PM
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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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ya i think that im going to go with the PCX 70 or the 100 hmmmmmmmm i cant make up my mind.
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WHICH ONE IS MORE QUIET Ok update i have the pump narrowed down to either a
PCX 70
Blueline 70
me and doug were talking and i cant remember what one it was better.. i need to get this sorted out so quinster can get the skimmer out to me .... so i can suck the scales off the fish here soon, and im headign to Mexico the week after so i need to get the skimmer dialed in ....
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Old 03-10-2009, 05:12 PM
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bring back some nice frags from your trip.
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