hygger Quiet Submersible and External Water Pump, 25W, 800GPH, 9.8ft, with controller, 24V

Inside the box of this aquarium water pump you get the 25W pump itself, an external LED display controller, two removable intake screens, screws, O-rings and pipe connection fittings. It measures 6.2 x 3.1 x 5 inches and pushes up to 800GPH against a maximum head of 9.8 feet. It also works outside the water as an external pump, and the maker specifies it for fresh water or salt water.

Parts that come with the pump

• Two intake screens can be swapped over: one sits at normal water level, the other keeps working in low water above 0.8 inch.
• The controller has an LED display, three buttons marked Up, Down and Pause, and 71 flow speed settings between 30% and 100% of top speed.
• Screws, O-rings and pipe connection fittings are included for installation.
• The pump body is 6.2 x 3.1 x 5 inches (15.7 x 7.9 x 12.7 cm).
• The cable running from the pump to the controller measures 6 ft, and the power cord measures 6.6 ft.

Power draw and the 24V supply

The pump draws 25W and runs on a DC 24V output. The power supply accepts 100-240V at 50/60Hz, so the wall input and the pump output are two different figures to keep apart when you plan the installation. A ceramic shaft and magnetic drive sit inside the pump.

800GPH, a 9.8ft head and a controller with 71 settings

Flow tops out at 800GPH, and the pump can lift water to a maximum head of 9.8 ft. The external controller sets speed in 71 steps anywhere from 30% to 100% of that top speed, and the Pause button stops the pump from the controller.

The pump shuts off automatically when it senses no water or the water level is too low. Two intake screens cover the two water levels: the standard screen, and a low-water screen that works as long as the water stays above 0.8 inch. A ceramic shaft and magnetic drive are the moving parts the maker names, and there is no copper element in the pump, which the maker states is suitable for fresh water or salt water.

Will it fit your setup?

Check the pipework first: the pump takes 1 inch or 3/4 inch pipes, so your return line needs to match one of those two sizes. The controller is not waterproof and has to be placed indoors, which means it cannot sit in a sump, a cabinet exposed to splashes or anywhere outdoors.

Measure the lift in your system against the 9.8 ft maximum head before you buy, and check the 6 ft cable between pump and controller plus the 6.6 ft power cord against the distance from your tank to where the controller will sit. The low-water intake screen only works with water above 0.8 inch, so a setup that runs shallower than that is not covered by it. The pump body measures 6.2 x 3.1 x 5 inches, which is the space it needs where it is mounted.

Questions buyers ask about this pump

What pipe size does the pump take?

It accepts 1 inch or 3/4 inch pipes, and pipe connection fittings are included in the box.

How high can the pump push water?

The maximum head is 9.8 ft, with a top flow rate of 800GPH at 25W.

Can the controller go next to the tank?

The controller is not waterproof and must be placed indoors, so it needs a dry spot away from water.

How low can the water go before the pump stops?

The low-water intake screen is designed for water higher than 0.8 inch, and the pump shuts off automatically when no water is sensed or the level is too low.

How many speed settings does the controller have?

There are 71 flow speed settings, adjustable from 30% to 100% of top speed, with Up, Down and Pause buttons.