The Reef Octopus OCTO VarioS-6 Controllable DC Circulation Pump features a detachable controller module, high quality ceramic shaft and propeller bearing to reduce wear and tear, and the latest variable speed flow technology for refined control, enhanced performance, energy-efficiency and safer operations.
Unlike the vast majority of circulation pumps which uses alternating current (AC), the VarioS pump boasts several key advantages over traditional AC pumps, namely, higher energy efficiency, safer operations at a working voltage of 24V and most notably, the variable speed control to adjust the ideal mix of air and water flow into the skimmer. Direct current pumps have several key advantages over traditional AC pumps. Most notably, you can control the rotational speed of the motor, thus electronically control water flow rates. DC pumps are also more efficient than AC pumps and produce less heat per volume of flow.
Features:- 5 Controllable energy saving power settings
- Detachable controller with waterproof union
- True slow startup
- Submersible or external applications
- Comes with intake screen and plumbing attachments
- A float switch connection, which allows you to connect a float switch (included in the box) to the controller. This added security feature will enable you to shut off your water pump when your sump water has reached a high or low level. In all, you don’t need another module or controller to add a float switch to your system.
- Two different pause/feed modes that will shut off the pump for either 15 or 60 minute intervals. These come handy when you are feeding the tank or conducting regular maintenance such as a water change.
- A 0-10v input which will allow a 3rd party controller such as Neptune System’s APEX or Reef Angel to take over the pump and tell it what to do
- Output size: 1-1/4" (barb / PVC coupling)
- Inlet size: 1-1/4" male union thread
- Pump to controller cable length: 6 ft
- Dimensions: 3.75"(W) x 5.7"(L) x 5.5"(H)
- Voltage: DC 36V
- Power Consumption: 70w watts at max power
- Max flow: 1,720 gph
- Max Head Height: 16.0 ft. NOTE: This is NOT a pressure pump.
