Pump Recommendations

[CD]

OK people.

What's the opinion on the BlueLine pumps?


I read that my skimmer would do fine with a BlueLine 55 according to the MRC website.
I saw a BlueLine 100 yesterday that would obviously allow flow back into the tank and now just desire any opinions on quality/noise/reliability issues.
I notice they have a 5 yr. parts and labor warranty on these also.

[NaCl_H2O]

Blueline, PanWorld, and Iwaki are all basically the same pumps. I think Iwaki may be a little more noisy (with American motors). I have a total of 7 Panworld pumps on my system ranging from the 30 to the 200. Up & running about 6 months now, and very pleased. Very reliable, and they run quiet IMO.

They do require service now & then, just like any pump, to remove built up calcium deposits, etc from the impellers & housing.

I think you will be pleased with these pumps, but you can't get the HUGE gph (3000+) you wanted from a single pump.

[Richard]

The Bluelines are nice pumps also. Just like the iwakis the smaller ones are fairly quiet. I've never had one returned so they must be pretty reliable. I have a blueline 100 that I'll give you a heck of a deal on but it'll still be more than a Dart.

[CD]

As far as my statement concerning huge flow, I guess I really made that statement from ignorance. Now that I realize my MRC skimmer doesn't require 1800gph, that changes things a bit.
It appears that due to the weak pressures with the Mag18, the skimmer requires that much flow to operate properly.

If my skimmer will operate on a BlueLine 55, I should be able to get enough turnover back through the returns with a BlueLine 100- wouldn't you think? Keep in mind that I have 1-6080 Stream and will be adding at least another 6080 and more likely a 6100 so I don't need a ton of flow back to the tank.

[Polkster13]

Richard,

What is the power consumption of the Blueline versus the Dart?

[CD]

Richard,

I pulled that pump from the box yesterday before I Knew what my skimmer actually needed (other than the Mag18).
Shoot me a PM with that "heck of a deal" offer and I may just go that direction.

C.

[CD]

Richard,

What is the power consumption of the Blueline versus the Dart?

Polkster,

I believe the Dart can use around 190 watts. The BlueLine 100 is around 390 watts.

Chris

[Polkster13]

Ouch! That Blueline is going to make a big dent in your electric bill. I had heard that the Dart was more energy efficent but I didn't realize it was THAT much.

[GaryP]

Here are the specs on some of the Bleline pumps.

http://www.aquacorals.com/Pics/DryGo...ePumpChart.htm