Jecod Powerheads & Return Pumps - Long-term Review

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  • #Jecod #Jebao
    I've been using Jecod powerheads for around 4 years now - these are my long-term thoughts.
    Here's my detailed review of the Jecod SW-8 - • Jecod/Jebao SW-8 Review
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  • @ReefDork
    @ReefDork  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now watch my MP40QD review - th-cam.com/video/5t7s8e3Um_E/w-d-xo.html

  • @adrhdz93
    @adrhdz93 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love Jebao, I’ve used them for years without fail

    • @PokePackFire
      @PokePackFire 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      same been using them for years.

  • @spoonz1065
    @spoonz1065 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yup . Sold all my mp40s and swapped for these . And the day and night feature is spot on .

    • @RWAquariumPages
      @RWAquariumPages 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have 2 vectra but I setting up a new tank I can get 4 plus 2 back up for the same price as 2 vectra. Makes me wonder

  • @freemansaquatics5326
    @freemansaquatics5326 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I always tell folk that are worried to buy 3 and then I reassure them that its still cheaper than the HYPE pumps...so its always a win for me 🍻 man great review

  • @mrags6967
    @mrags6967 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had 4 jecod pumps, 3 wave makers & 1 in a skimmer. All 3 wave makers packed up within a year. Went back to what are now 17 year old Tunze pumps, which have never missed a beat. For me, buying cheap is false economy. Same goes for skimmers; in last 7 years have tried 3 different cone shaped skimmers, none of which can hold a candle to a 20 year old Deltec apf600, which although a little noisy, is still working excellently.

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The only things that will survive a nuclear explosion are cock roaches and Tunze pumps.

  • @Algaewarrior
    @Algaewarrior 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've had my jebao sw10 for about 7 months. Great pumps!

  • @jonandlisa2000
    @jonandlisa2000 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve just bought an SLW10 for my nano and it’s a super little pump, love the controllability you get with these pumps that you just don’t find on others in the same price bracket

  • @TheDancing0wind
    @TheDancing0wind 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    DCP-10000: 2units - 1 as main return1 as backup/saltwater mixing station -> DT filling pump (fro mbassement to 1st floor above using flexible food grade hose)
    2 years + goign strong. its a big silent pump.
    Powerheads:A few SW8 and SW4 .. I thin kal lof them died by now. I used them for a year as main tank pumps then relegated to utility (salt water mixers, sump flow) where they died.
    So yeah .. they are a bit iffy... but hey i bought them ~50eur a pop.
    Return pums 100% recommend. For powerheads ehhh its a good cheap startin place but IMHO if you want reliability go tunze... screw looking good and fancy controllers. those things seem to be very reliable

  • @bearded-flipflop
    @bearded-flipflop 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm over 4 years on a rw4 still running fine, cleaned twice a year.

  • @leonelreo
    @leonelreo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The return pump is working since 2017 without a problem. Silent and smooth.
    The sw powerhead started to run backwards after 1.5 years working in constant mode and I never found the solution.

  • @kevinw7044
    @kevinw7044 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Vortec pumps will do a great job. Problem I find with my 2 MP10’s is that the wet side seems to have about a 12 month life before replacement is needed. They are close to £60.00 and I can certainly hear when they fail. Each wet side has had to be replaced.

  • @karepy
    @karepy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    in mexico we have em as coralbox and i have 2 tanks one all powered by them, and my 190 gallons return pump. super trustful ! on the wavemakers i find cleaning them makes a great difference !

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Muy bien! 🇲🇽

  • @ethanspruiell2722
    @ethanspruiell2722 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love my dcp 5000, I’ve had it about a year now

  • @us2tohell
    @us2tohell 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jebao all the way, I've bought some name brand pump and can't tell the difference. I run a dcp-8000 for return 1.5 years old an only cleaned once. 1 CP-25 gyre 2 years old and 2x SOW -20 nearly a year old. Never had a problem an will gladly buy another one new if one breaks with the $ I saved.

  • @gavinjames1739
    @gavinjames1739 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a jecod sw-2 on my 20g at the moment but i do also have a ecotech mp10wqd that im not using as of yet. Sw-2 is quiet and a really good cheap wavemaker.

  • @semaphor3
    @semaphor3 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I do like high end kit, and because I’m going to be running the apex i thought about going for the cor pumps, but decided for the price I have have 3 dcp 8000’s on hand should one fail. If a cor fails thats gonna be a harsher replacement cost.

  • @UBWR2022
    @UBWR2022 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    They are the best for a practical reefer, of course there is no problem if you can afford the high end pumps

  • @shelbytwp100
    @shelbytwp100 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sold ecotech and maxspect and running Jebao SLW-30x2 and Jabao SCP-120... in my SCA 120 gallon... 2 yrs now no problems return pump Jebao DCP-10000

  • @myenigma84
    @myenigma84 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had two of the mp40w es which cost me an arm and a leg. They were noisy and then vortech stopped supplying the component parts. Bloody rip off. New tank I have two cp55w's a cp90 and an rw4. Although the gyre models are a sod to take apart and clean, and I cannot find any spares, they are great as long as they are kept clean... Oh, and a DCP 8000 running the return and manifold. They are so cheap, you can afford to have a spare sitting around.

  • @marbles351
    @marbles351 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can honestly say my jebao return is as quiet as my Ecotech s1, the only difference is the control you get from Ecotech, is that worth 4x the price?? 🤔

  • @volteface69
    @volteface69 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Merci pour ta vidéo et JECOD est une très bonne marque même si les personnes préfèrent les autres marques !!! 👍👍👍

  • @mihaia6026
    @mihaia6026 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am a Tunze guy. Quality shortcomings will show down the road on Jebao. And they are not that cheap if you look at a long term use. I feel this hobby is not cheap and trying to take shortcoming in some aspects will turn to bite you later on (but I agree, usually not on the flow aspect). In the end you will pay more.

    • @semaphor3
      @semaphor3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      All kit fails, including your Tunze gear. I know people running jaebo returns for over 5 years without failures. If a pump lasts 2/3 years and costs 100 $ to replace I’m okay with that vs spending 400$ to replace it. This hobby isn’t cheap but I also feel there is price gouging going on, some of the kit is borderline daylight robbery in terms of cost, charging 600-700$ for molded plastic (skimmers)

  • @Mike__B
    @Mike__B 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I haven't used Jebao pumps in years, but yeah they lasted all of about a year plus a few months and all died at similar times. One thing I did notice is the rubber part of the magnet tended to disintegrate in the water, as it'd leave black on my hands if I rubbed it, not too happy about that because who knows what crap that was putting in my water.

  • @mrdigitalfish1911
    @mrdigitalfish1911 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your vids mate really informative and helpful. I was wondering about the glass of your aquarium is it low iron glass and what's ur views on it scratching easily. As I'm looking to get a tank but I'm bombarded with to many options on glass with diffrent style of tanks

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think it's low iron, yes. All Red Sea tanks are I believe.

  • @MrPWalden
    @MrPWalden 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've found the powerheads to be pretty solid but personally had multiple issues with the return pumps!

  • @davidblackman1586
    @davidblackman1586 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm using the 3400 Uniclife which I assume is just another name for same brand.

  • @freakygoblin3068
    @freakygoblin3068 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just for interest if others not aware.. citric acid preferable to vinegar for cleaning. Pretty sure Reef Dork has a video about why somewhere.

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I mentioned it in my MP40QD video - I got the tip from a clever sounding bloke on R2R 🙂

  • @avatargunner6776
    @avatargunner6776 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm looking at the jebao rw4 to put in my 36 gallon saltwater bow front tank. Would it be too strong or okay for it? Fish and some corals

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Far too weak in my opinion - two 8s would be much better imo

  • @brandonclow1170
    @brandonclow1170 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    3 of their gyres and one jebao dcp return pump in my 125 / 220 gallon tanks, nothing but good reviews from myself.

  • @zafishguy5166
    @zafishguy5166 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have never heard of these until now.

  • @33vialli
    @33vialli 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi m8 ,what model would you recommend for a 125 litre 3ft long tank ?no sump so not return pump ,just want to upgrade my old koralia for a "wavemaker"

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Minimum of the 8, ideally 2 of them

    • @33vialli
      @33vialli 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ReefDork ok thanks,just been looking the SLW range as they are a bit smaller

  • @macman003
    @macman003 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have 2 SLW 20's and they great pumps and silent - had them 7 months and are the same form factor as the nero 5 and 2 cost me £70 less then one nero!

  • @ss3088
    @ss3088 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jebao all the way for me using a 3500lph return pump and 2 SLW-20's in the tank and if it wasn't for the sound of air being sucked into my skimmer the tank would be silent(it is silent with the skimmer turned off)

  • @thatderek
    @thatderek 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anyone else have issues with master/slave mode staying in sync on the SOW series? I've had 2 PP-4's for years with no comm issues but I've now gone through 2 sets of SOW-4's in about 3 months because they would randomly drop comm with eachother, requiring a power cycle to fix. The SOW motors are quieter than the PP's but there seems to either be a quality issue with the new controllers or I've had some bad luck.

  • @stevepope8636
    @stevepope8636 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ecotech return pumps don’t like being ran at full power they very very hot to the point they actually melt inside and seize so I would avoid them

  • @lovermansmith9082
    @lovermansmith9082 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool

  • @TimChump
    @TimChump 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the pump super silent, though I’d rather Vortec power head soo my fishes dont hear a power head either

  • @karennation3580
    @karennation3580 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonder how they are for leds? There are some radion look alikes by them with cree lenses on Aliexpress. One of the ones I have looked at waiting for the photons to come in! lol Would you consder it? I know the pride was less than the photon by about 75 bucks and I definetly like the look better then the legs on thos photons so probably going to have to make hubby build me some kind of mount or a canopy! Wouldnt have to do that with the Jecod. ooops just looked it up and its Jebao! I was thinking it was the brand that made the wavemakers or is this what you mean by one of the many names? I think Jabeo is wave makers too right? Its actually 150.00 cheaper too. Do you have your new photon yet? Whens the youtube coming out?

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wouldn't consider them for LEDs, - I like other people to try things out and build up a reputation first. I have seen that with Evergrow/Reefbreeders, but I haven't with Jecod. Doesn't mean they're bad, I just prefer other people to experiment before I do! By different names, I mean the pump names - DCT, DCP, SOW, DCS etc etc. I've lost track. But I do also wonder why they're called Jecod and Jebao. My new light has arrived - i'm making a hanging bracket for it first so it'll be a week or two before it's up. Probably a while before I do a video on it though - I might wait until i've had it 6 months so I can do a proper long-term review.

  • @yukwahlee2687
    @yukwahlee2687 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Next time buy Channg instead very quiet and almost silent.very very powerful is well Worth every penny By the way, I bought a second-hand fish one and a half Inches angelfish $250 hkd (25pounds) Finally, I don’t know if you can read the English I wrote。

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your English is excellent - thanks for the reply 🙂

  • @garrycole9187
    @garrycole9187 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    For the money and in this hobby, you need a break wherever and whenever you can. I compare it to a Toyota vs a Lexus. It gets you there but not in great luxury but at 1/2 the cost.

  • @JoshOsReef
    @JoshOsReef 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    ...this isn't Friday 😮

    • @ReefDork
      @ReefDork  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😁 I knew Friday's wasn't going to be a big one but I still thought it would be useful. So I doubled up to please the TH-cam algorithm gods 🙌

  • @keithstie
    @keithstie 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hairy bone?

  • @waselmali9749
    @waselmali9749 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It wasting your money for is brand