Rio 800 Pump

[Iron Hawk]

What do you all think of the RIO 800UL Pump? Would it be a good choice?

 

[Silversinksam]

Hey IronHawk, Just noticed you live right above me.

I did a ton of research on Pumps and I was dead set on using two pumps like Rio's and others, but I ultimatly chose an Eheim and holding it in my hand I can see I made the right choice.

Its just a dang good pump and I highly recommend you look into one.


PS Putting all of this H20 equipment in tomorrow as UPS delayed one part I needed, They will bring it to me tomorrow.


So if you check the Bradenton/Sarasota Newspapers and you see a headline, '

Mad Overclocker gets electocuted and drowns in your local newspapers, it was me.

 

[neo86]

Which one is that?

 

[Iron Hawk]

Yes I have looked at those myself. But I think the deciding factor is going to be its size.

What is the width of the Eheim that you have? Im limited to about 60mm (2.5 inches) so that is why i am looking at the Rio.

What model is your Eheim?

 

[Silversinksam]

Its an Eheim 1250

1250...Centrifugal pump
Pump output 1200 l/h 264 lmp. gal./h. 7317 U.S. gal./h.
Delivery head 2,00 m/wat.col. 6 ft. 7 in./wat.col.
Power consumption 28 W
Hose connection (suction side) Ø17mm (3/4")
Hose connection (pressure side) Ø13mm (1/2")
Dimensions: lenght x width x height 180 x 95 x 120 7.1 x 3.8 x 4.7 in.





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Many people prefer the 1048


1048...Centrifugal pump
Pump output 600 l/h 132 lmp. gal./h. 158 U.S. gal./h.
Delivery head 1,50 m/wat.col. 4 ft. 11 in./wat.col.
Power consumption 10 W
Hose connection (suction side) Ø13mm (1/2")
Hose connection (pressure side) Ø13mm (1/2")
Dimensions: lenght x width x height 147 x 75 x 118 5.8 x 3 x 4.7 in.

 

[Iron Hawk]

Geesh... Just a bit too big, but thanks for the info.

Does anyone have a testamonial for a Rio pump?