{"product_id":"red-sea-reefrun-g2-8000-dc-pump-w-o-controller","title":"Red Sea ReefRun G2 8000 DC Pump","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore lift, more flow, same quiet DC platform.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Red Sea ReefRun G2 8000 is a submersible DC sump return pump rated 4,100–8,300 L\/h at zero head, with a maximum head height of 5.3 m. It suits larger reef sumps, or systems with a longer plumbing run and more head loss to fight, where a 6000 would not have enough headroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4,100–8,300 L\/h adjustable flow\u003c\/strong\u003e — dial speed to the system rather than running flat out, at 24–73 W depending on setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5.3 m maximum head\u003c\/strong\u003e — the deepest lift in the ReefRun G2 range below the 12000, useful for tall cabinets or a sump on a lower floor than the display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSine-wave DC motor\u003c\/strong\u003e — Red Sea describes it as virtually silent from a standstill through full speed; no published dB figure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully submersible\u003c\/strong\u003e — installs inside the sump, with a 180° rotatable outlet for aiming the return without repiping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInline Flow Controller included\u003c\/strong\u003e — manual on\/off and speed control with no network needed; the ReefRun Dual Controller (sold separately) adds ReefBeat app scheduling and remote monitoring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-latch impeller access\u003c\/strong\u003e — service without disturbing the plumbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlow rate (0 m head)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,100–8,300 L\/h (1,080–2,200 US gph), adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum head height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.3 m (17.4 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower consumption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–73 W, depending on speed setting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (L x W x H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.8 x 11.9 x 13.2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutlet fittings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\" PVC adapter, 1\"\/1¼\" hose barb, 1\" male BSP gas thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInstallation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully submerged, inside a sump\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eController\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInline Flow Controller included; ReefRun Dual Controller + ReefBeat app sold separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower supply\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded; matched to this model (also sold separately as a genuine spare)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMotor warranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImpeller warranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 months (wear item)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs with the rest of the ReefRun G2 range, Red Sea does not publish an input voltage rating or a decibel figure in the documentation we could access — we have left both off this page rather than guess.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich ReefRun do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlow at 0 m head\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax head\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReefRun G2 4000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,000–4,000 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.4 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16–38 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReefRun G2 6000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,600–6,500 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.4 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–56 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReefRun G2 8000 (this pump)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,100–8,300 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.3 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–73 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReefRun G2 12000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,000–12,000 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.8 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33–105 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 8000 earns its place over the 6000 once you are pushing water up through more than a metre or so of drain plumbing, an inline UV steriliser, or a media reactor on the return line — situations where the flow lost to head and restriction eats a bigger share of the headline number.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 m (zero head)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,100–8,300 L\/h, adjustable by speed setting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.3 m (maximum head)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 L\/h — the pump stalls at this lift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed Sea publishes the zero-head flow range and the maximum head figure but not a full flow-against-head curve at intermediate points (0.5 m, 1 m, 1.5 m, 2 m, 3 m); we have not found one in its manuals or on its site. Treat the 4,100–8,300 L\/h figure as a best case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRunning costs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRunning continuously at a mid-speed setting of roughly 48.5 W (the midpoint of the published 24–73 W range) works out to about 425 kWh a year, or roughly $128 on a 30c\/kWh tariff — your own tariff and flow setting will move that figure up or down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuited to larger marine and reef sumps, or any system with enough head loss that a 6000 would be working near its limit. Red Sea markets it for reef systems; we have not found a manufacturer statement on freshwater use either way. Not a substitute for an in-tank powerhead or wavemaker — it returns water from the sump, it does not circulate the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe two-latch impeller housing gives tool-free access — rinse the impeller and housing of calcium buildup or debris at your regular maintenance interval. The impeller is a wear item with its own 6-month warranty, shorter than the 2-year motor warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMains-powered equipment — run it through an RCD-protected circuit and keep a drip loop on the power cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed Sea covers the motor for 2 years and the impeller, as a wear item, for 6 months — both in addition to your consumer guarantee rights under Australian Consumer Law. Standard parcel delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes this include a controller?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA basic Inline Flow Controller is included for manual on\/off and speed control without Wi-Fi. The ReefRun Dual Controller, adding ReefBeat app scheduling and remote monitoring, is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs it submersible?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — Red Sea's manual specifies installation \"fully submerged, inside a sump.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill I really get 8,300 L\/h in my system?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly at zero head, out of the box with nothing plumbed to it. Once it is lifting water through your drain, elbows and skimmer, expect noticeably less — size with margin rather than against the headline figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat voltage does it run on?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have not been able to confirm a published input voltage figure for this model. 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