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RDII Scrapped, Are We Ready for New DC Pumps?

These photos of an RDII look-a-like DC pump are well over a year old by now, but it shows a product that will likely never reach the hands of aquarists.  8-12 months ago the dialogue on DC brushless pumps were running rampant as were the rumors. I was personally told by multiple equipment manufacturers that [...]

March 4, 2010
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Schunk Tritron Name Change for U.S. Market and Custom Stream Pumps

Schunk Modultechnik is looking to expand and pentrate into the U.S. market with their Tritron Eco Brushless DC Pumps. However, we may not see them marketed under the Schunk name in North America. We’ve been informed by someone close to the matter that Schunk will be rolling out a new branding effort under the name— Abyz for [...]

September 16, 2009
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Royal Exclusiv’s RDII Skimmer Pump has Arrived

The 170w RDII DC Skimmer pump by Royal Exclusiv has landed in the US. Some anxious owners already have them in their hands. For those not familiar with DC pumps the  largest benefit is the controllability and efficiency. The RDII’s RPMs are completely controllable, meaning the air pull and water throughput are also controllable. Below are [...]

April 28, 2009
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Dear Mr. Gunther Eheim, I like your DC water pump

Dear Mr. Gunther Eheim,
I have dreamed of a day when your beautiful DC pump range would be extended to match the needs of unfortunate aquarists like myself, who must rely on simple and archaic AC pump designs.
As you know, it is unlikely the aquarium industry can sustain the volume required to support the necessary research [...]

April 1, 2009
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