Sequence ReeFlo Standard vs Gold Series?

[rascole]

Can anyone explain to me the difference between the Sequence ReeFlo standard and Gold series pumps? I am looking to get the Hammerhead but after some shopping I see that there is a Gold series line from ReeFlo. Huge price difference. Quietness is priority one then efficiency.

 

[Len]

From what I've been told, the Gold series have a little more flow and more pressure while drawing less wattage; they use a different and more expensive motor.

 

[rascole]

I've tried emailing them but no reply yet from Sequence. I have also tried researching them but every search shows nothing.

 

[rascole]

I found the info, it basicly is hidden on thier web site. Either they don't want to say much about them or they are not very good. Very little info is given about them. Even my LFS never heard of them.

 

[Anonymous]

Is that the Sequence pump that is spray painted gold? I've seen a hlaf dozen at a store back east in use. I just thought they got spray painted gold to look, er , pretty?

 

[Len]

They're more then 50% more expensive, so I hope it's real gold But I hear the Gold series uses a Baldor motor that costs more. Not sure if there is significantly more performance to justify the price though ... spec-wise, they look about the same.

 

[ChrisRD]

Ironically, Sequence was using Baldor motors in their 750 series pumps years ago (prior to the Dart line) before they dropped them for the cheaper Hubbell motors they're currently using...

Sounds like the old pumps are back with a new look (and price)...

 

[rascole]

I finally got an answer from Sequence on the difference between the standard and Gold series pumps. Looks like I'm going to buy the Gold and save some money down the road.

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 5:54 AM
To: Talsma, Randall
Subject: Re: Standard vs Gold Series.


Randall,
Many of customers put together systems that make it difficult to replace the pump and they requested that we come up with pumps that will last longer. Motors that last longer do so by running more efficiently resulting in cooler, quieter operation in addition to lower power consumption. So we introduced a new motor to the Hammerhead and barracuda pumps. It is made by Marathon motors in Wisconsin. We also found that the motor maintains the RPM's at higher loads (system pressure) and thus it produces a bit more flow. In the case of the Hammerhead we were able to use a smaller impeller. This did cut down on the top end (5500gph vs. 5800gph), but it reduced watt consumption from a 340 average down to 272 watts!...the GOLD series carries a 5 year replacement warranty vs. the 3 years for the regular Hammerhead. Hope this helped
Chris