pump for closed loop

ghostrida3 · #1 04/02/2007, 08:47 AM

whats a pump to use for a closed loop system that pumps over 3600 gph(the more the better) but is less than 180$?

lest1966 · #2 04/02/2007, 12:48 PM

That's a little tough to find a quality pump for that GPH for $180. My choice would be the Reeflo Snapper, which does 2500 GPH at less than $200 (customaquatic.com). If you want it cheaper you can get a MAG-36 which is rated at 3600 GPH for about $195 (marinedepot.com and many other vendors). The Mag-24 is under your $180 target but only 2400 gph (at 1 foot of head). I think the Reeflo pumps are significantly better quality - they come with a 3 year warranty and Reeflo has great customer service if you have a problem.

mg426 · #3 04/02/2007, 01:09 PM

A sequence dart will move around 3200 GPH and cost you around $220:00 And like states they are mighty nice units. I use adart on my closed loop. very happy with it.

cervidaejager · #4 04/02/2007, 03:30 PM

I second the dart. I use one for my closed loop and it works great.

atf72 · #5 04/02/2007, 03:50 PM

get a dart, it's worth the extra bucks.

ghostrida3 · #6 04/02/2007, 05:03 PM

they got the mag 36 on ebay for like 175 new, including shipping. i never buy any of this stuff from marine depot, to expensive. by the way cervidaejager, which dart are u running?

cervidaejager · #7 04/02/2007, 07:09 PM

It's the older one, it use to have the blue volute on it but I broke it and had to replace it. Just for information if you want more flow you can get the barracuda for $245 from Marine Solutions. It has a flow of 3780@4ft the dart has 2820@4ft.

Ghostrida3 I'm using the dart on my loop for now until I can get 2 more 3/4 in Sea Swirls then I'll use it as my return pump and use either my barracuda or hammerhead on my loop.