240watt Eco Blue DC pumps

[The Codfather]

Originally Posted by padrino

where did you end up ordering them from again? How many did you order?

Rob,
I have order three pumps total, 2-220v versions and 1-110v version. I am expecting them to arrive on Thursday. I was disappointed that no one else wanted to give one a try, as the price I received was very good. I got all three for less than one Abyzz. Feel free to pm me for details on ordering.

[padrino]

Ok so more importantly, how will u set this up electrically? I110 is easy as it just plugs in andis easy to install on a gcfi circuit for safety. One thing that i want is a battery backup.p option so if the power goes out, my pump continues to run. How will you wire up the 220 pumps?

[The Codfather]

Here are the first couple of pics, Im surprised on how small they are, hard to believe they'll push 6000 gph each.
Ill have two hooked up tomorrow.
Sorry for the crappy pics, used my phone.

[cale262]

They look awesome,...kinda kicking myself now for not getting one

[subman]

They look awesome Bob! Cant wait to see them rolling!!

[The Codfather]

Originally Posted by padrino

Ok so more importantly, how will u set this up electrically? I110 is easy as it just plugs in andis easy to install on a gcfi circuit for safety. One thing that i want is a battery backup.p option so if the power goes out, my pump continues to run. How will you wire up the 220 pumps?

The only pump i will have on a backup is a waveline DC-5000, which is another DC pump.

[The Codfather]

Originally Posted by cale262

They look awesome,...kinda kicking myself now for not getting one

Kind of wish you did too, it would have brought my price down. I may do another order if there is interest enough. Ill keep you posted Brian.

[The Codfather]

Originally Posted by subman

They look awesome Bob! Cant wait to see them rolling!!

Should be up in 24hrs. I am dying to see how they preform, the control will be basic until I can get the newer and programmable controller, but I can ramp the pump from 10 to 100%, pulse(but too what degree Im not sure) I know with the new controller that is coming out I can pulse, so no wave makers in the tank at all, feed mode, day/night mode etc etc....

[padrino]

I glued my pump directly to 2 2" chemical true union ball valves this way i can remove the pump itself for cleaning or service. Just make sure you use cleaner and pvc to abs transition cement if you decide to go this route.

Cheers

[redddogg]

Originally Posted by The Codfather

Should be up in 24hrs. I am dying to see how they preform, the control will be basic until I can get the newer and programmable controller, but I can ramp the pump from 10 to 100%, pulse(but too what degree Im not sure) I know with the new controller that is coming out I can pulse, so no wave makers in the tank at all, feed mode, day/night mode etc etc....

Won't pulsing your return pump wreak havoc on the level of water in your skimmer section? I would think this would only work if you have a recirculating skimmer (most don't).