Did I buy a decent one?

I think it needs a good pressure rated pump, more cost and higher energy use

 

I was thinking a Mag 9.5 with a ball valve.

 

Link here to the Schletz injector technology patent drawings etc..

 

The pump I got was an RIO Hyperflow 12HF Here are the specs:

* 750 gph @ 1 ft.
* Max Head: 9.5 ft.
* Dimensions: 4.9" x 2.5" x 3.2"
* High flow rates with low heat output
* Energy efficient
* Titanium impeller shaft with ceramic bearings
* High flow rate and tremendous pressure capability
* Quiet operation
* Can be used for circulation, filters, venturi protein skimmers, ponds, etc.
* Safe for freshwater and saltwater use
* Complete with mounting bracket and suction cups, strainer with sponge pre-filter and inlet and outlet adapters
* 6 foot power cord

 

I am surprised they use Rio pumps. These cheap pumps are known to have caused a few electrical fires. Any product prone to electircal fire does not get a second chance with me because of my family and home safety priority.

 

They don't supply the pump. They just sell the skimmer, and the OP bought a Rio pump himself (I think).

 

A Mag 9.5 worked very well in the skimmer for a guy on another site I go to He said it did a great job for the skimmer But the skimmer apparently left him lacking ? I have had as many Maxie and Mags to mess up as I have RIO's Rios hit a rough patch several yrs back when They split out and TAAM;s went one way and RIO went the other . I had a RIO 800 to kill a clam once from a skimmer .. But they like most did get their product back up to quality , Same can be said by many makers or pumps lighting and skimmers even.. I still use Rios as well as Maxis and Mags . You still get good and bad in Fords and Chevy's even..

 

My complaint with it is that it is a bit on the loud side. Right now I'm just using it to circulate water until I get my tank plumbing done.. Hopefully tonight. From there I will set up the skimmer with this pump and see what we get. I may take it back and complain about the noise.. For the most part a pump that small should be quiet.