external pump difference?

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by loneracer05, Dec 24, 2010.

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  1. loneracer05

    loneracer05 Clown Trigger

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    im looking for a refflo hammerhead pump.i see there is a reeflo gold hammerhead and a reeflo hammerhead. the gold pumps less gph but costs more... what gives?
     
    loneracer05, Dec 24, 2010
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    It most likely has a greater head (pressure) that it pumps at. Creating higher pressure is more expensive than high flow.
     
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  3. loneracer05

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    they pump the same head just mabe higher flow at that head?
     
    loneracer05, Dec 25, 2010
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  4. damon

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    how many watts is each one? could it be more efficient?
     
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  5. loneracer05

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    that could be. im guessing its either a head difference or a sound difference
     
    loneracer05, Jan 2, 2011
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