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Considering making a change... From GenX PCX-55 to Reeflo Dart

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blennyman
, 02-06-2012 at 12:22 PM (3055 Views)
For flow and power consumption reasons, I'm considering making a change for my main system pump from the PCX-55 to the Reeflo Dart. At first glance, it seems that I may be ?doubling? my flow with an 8' head - and potentially consuming far less wattage. I know the spec for the GENX pump (an Iwaki knockoff as far as I can tell) says something like 170W - but my experience has been more like ~220-240W. Currently, I use the pump to feed a manifold that serves my main tank, my skimmer, my fuge, frag tank, CA reactor, and my SMR1 reactor. Everything drains or returns directly to my 55gal sump. My flow has pretty much topped out, and my power consumption has been a bit disappointing. Anyone have experience with both of these pumps? Any other comments about the manifold plumbing?

Thanks!
Bryan

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  1. blennyman's Avatar
    My other question would be about whether it's easy/difficult to open up a glass hole (haha) to fit a 2" bulkhead instead of the previous 1". The reeflo wants a HUGE feed. Dremmel time? Any advice?
  2. trplxj's Avatar
    I don't have or have never had a genx pump but I do have a iwaki MD70 and a reeflow dart and the the dart in my opinion is far better. When I first plugged in my dart I couldn't tell if it was even running it was so quiet. As far as the hole in the sump I wouldn't dremmel it. And you can run a 1 1/2" feed line for the dart. That will require you to drill a 2 3/8" hole. If you have enough room around your existing hole ie. it's not too close to the edge of the glass you should be able to use a bigger hole saw and drill out a bigger hole around the existing one. At least that's what I would do. I love my dart and when I set up my 180 I will for sure use a reeflow pump. Well worth the money in my opinion. My iwaki is sitting on the self collecting dust.
  3. blennyman's Avatar
    Thanks for the input, trplx. That's what I needed to hear!
  4. melev's Avatar