return pump energy consumption

[sssmasss]

hey guys.. quick question about energy consumption

i saw these pump:

1st rated 265 wattages & flow rate 2400 gph

2nd rated 50 wattages & flow rate 1900 gph

i know that i dont need that much of flow.. thus i was just wondering which one is better

i meant is there a high advantage of high energy consumption? does it run stronger or something aside from the flow rate or 500 gph different?

the first one costs $250

2nd only $150

thanks

 

[five.five-six]

on my 180 i use a Ocean Runner 2500 Pump

650 GPH
38 Watts Max Power
Price: $72.99

 

[Wes]

could be pressure rated. The only real way to know wattage draw is with a kill-a-watt. Actual wattage will vary with head/pressure loss and such.

 

[Wes]

50 watts for 1900gph sounds too good to be true for anything other than a prop pump. the Seios have about that efficiency...

 

[sssmasss]

yea.. i agree with wes.. but thta is what it stated on the pump or by the seller of ebay.. china stuff... i dont really know hahaha hahah

 

[LotsaFishies]

I'm really fond of the Rio Hyper-Flow series... Low price, energy efficient, surprisingly strong. I wouldn't use them on any really big setup that you're needing to push 1,000's of GPH, but on smaller setups or simple return pumps they're awesome.

 

[bigtex52]

I'm still a little wary of anything that has the name Rio on it after a REALLY bad experience (can you say MELTDOWN???) with an older model. Hopefully they are more reliable now.

 

[Puffalicious]

if you want to save on energy, get an oceanrunner or quietone pumps... they consume very little energy compared to others

 

[sr71]

how about dart 155 watts and 3600 gph NIB 250 pickup in west covina

seng

 

[Kenfuzed]

I think I missed something, what's the brand, external, internal, seller, or other details of this pump? I wouldn't spend a cent on a no-name pump knowing that the moment the impeller wears out I wouldn't have a way to get it running again. I currently use an Eheim 1262 on my 180.