4yrs down the track - howz Our Life Block doing with the DAB EsyBox Mini and reliability? The only pump that seems to come near this in performance, efficiency and low noise is the Grundfos Scala2 but the Scala2 has profund reliability problems with the expectation from Grundfos that you throw it away when it needs repairing. 4 years of offgrid living would be a great test for any pump. Any issues with then DAB? I wonder if this pump is repairable if issues develop with seals, bearings or electronics. Am off grid here in Oz in a semi marine location which is a cruel environment for anything mechanical and electrical.
Hi looking into buying 1 of these pumps too water some housed cattle.... where I have the electricity supply and the place I want too connect the pumped supply too ...is approximately 18m from where my tank is going too be located...the info says that the pump can pull water from 8m deep.... my water tank is approximately 2 to 3 metres lower than my pumps location.... would my pump be able to draw water that far as its more distance than depth....would probably fit a foot valve to hold water in pipe...or would I have to fit pump outside next too tank.....just means running electricity too it and making it weather proof ect....any advice be much a appreciated thanks
Thanks for posting this video. How many kWs would you say you'd go through in a normal day? From the video it looks like ~0.3 kW while operating at 2bar and near 0.00 kW when pressure is achieved. I'm also assuming you use this for your home (sinks, toilets, shower, etc). I have purchased the same unit and will be installing in off-grid application and am hopeful your experience/answer will help me determine what size of battery bank will be required. Thanks!
Hey, the numbers you mention are right for our setup. We have 3 persons with showers, basins, water garden clean bike etc, not sure what we use a day but if you base on 0.3kW at operation would be about right. Cheers
Hey love your demonstration of the DAB e.sybox, was just looking at exactly the same system and came across your video. Can I ask what sort of water tank does this pump need to work off. Where I live you cannot connect this type of pump directly to the water supply and There needs to be a water tank supplying it but there does now=t seem to be any information on types of approved tanks. Sorry for the long message.
I'm considering this pump. Would you recommend it. Is it durable and seem like it will last and be trouble free? Mine will be installed inside. Its replacing the grundfos scala 2. Im on my 3rd scala 2 under warranty and every one of them leaked out the casing within 6 months of use. I only use it for my irrigation @ about 65-70 psi. Thanks.
So you didnt have luck with thegrundfos scala 2. This pump internals crack just after 2 year warranty expired. Local plumbers say theyve never heard of it happening with this pump. So i was considering the grundfos
@@Rob-te5ct So the Esybox internals crack after 2 years? Or is it the Scala2 you are talking about? I am interested in the reliability of these 2 pumps. Which one do plumbers recommend? Thanks
@@Rob-te5ct no! They had a recall and allegedly corrected the problem. Pumps 1603-1901 are the leakers. Anything 1902 and up are supposedly redesigned not to leak. My 4th one (supposedly the recalled version) leaked from same spot. Because a plumber installed it and I didn't see the box, I can't be certain I actually got the recalled newer pump. Google grundfos scala 2 recall and it shows you how to look on the pumps box for the recalled numbers. Anything 1902 and up is fixed. So I will never know for sure if the plumber got me the new model because he threw away the box, prior to coming here.
Hi, would you recommend this pump for a domestic use? I need to install it in the attic, wich is on the bedrooms so I'm worried about the noise, my plumber reccomend this model for the low dB..is that true?
Yes definitely. It is quite compared to others I have used. Still makes some noise but you could build something to muffle that in your artic maybe. I would do it.
I installed one of these in my cabin and it’s directly under my bedroom. When it’s really quiet at night and someone cracks on the water I can barely hear it. I don’t even really notice it. I love this thing. Absolutely hassle free the last 5 years. I love it I know I’m years late for your question but figured I’d give my thoughts for anyone else.
Thanks for the time you took to review this, very informative and it was exactly what I needed to help me decide. Brilliant.
Thanks for a helpful review. We are looking at this pump and are off grid (Canterbury) similar to you by the look of it.
Great review mate- Real-world working stuff is very useful.
Great review, you have totally sold it to me, we live off grid too and this looks like it will cut our current pump energy by two thirds!!!
Thanks. That's what we have achieved! Stoked
4yrs down the track - howz Our Life Block doing with the DAB EsyBox Mini and reliability? The only pump that seems to come near this in performance, efficiency and low noise is the Grundfos Scala2 but the Scala2 has profund reliability problems with the expectation from Grundfos that you throw it away when it needs repairing. 4 years of offgrid living would be a great test for any pump. Any issues with then DAB? I wonder if this pump is repairable if issues develop with seals, bearings or electronics. Am off grid here in Oz in a semi marine location which is a cruel environment for anything mechanical and electrical.
It's still getting run in. No problems.
You can unscrew and rotate the digital display so you can read it better.
nice one thanks , will try that!
Hi looking into buying 1 of these pumps too water some housed cattle.... where I have the electricity supply and the place I want too connect the pumped supply too ...is approximately 18m from where my tank is going too be located...the info says that the pump can pull water from 8m deep.... my water tank is approximately 2 to 3 metres lower than my pumps location.... would my pump be able to draw water that far as its more distance than depth....would probably fit a foot valve to hold water in pipe...or would I have to fit pump outside next too tank.....just means running electricity too it and making it weather proof ect....any advice be much a appreciated thanks
How is it after 2 years still running no problems?
Hey no issues to date
@@OurLifeBlock Thanks for reply
@@Svareliss how about now a year later? any issues?
G'day, can it be connected outside in the weather or must it be under cover?
Thanks for posting this video. How many kWs would you say you'd go through in a normal day? From the video it looks like ~0.3 kW while operating at 2bar and near 0.00 kW when pressure is achieved. I'm also assuming you use this for your home (sinks, toilets, shower, etc). I have purchased the same unit and will be installing in off-grid application and am hopeful your experience/answer will help me determine what size of battery bank will be required. Thanks!
Hey, the numbers you mention are right for our setup. We have 3 persons with showers, basins, water garden clean bike etc, not sure what we use a day but if you base on 0.3kW at operation would be about right. Cheers
How much it Cost 1.hp Please
Hey love your demonstration of the DAB e.sybox, was just looking at exactly the same system and came across your video.
Can I ask what sort of water tank does this pump need to work off. Where I live you cannot connect this type of pump directly to the water supply and There needs to be a water tank supplying it but there does now=t seem to be any information on types of approved tanks. Sorry for the long message.
Hey any water tank should be fine. Tank outlet at the bottom from what I know. Pump does not like sucking and needs some head. Cheers
Beast option ?! Whoa bro
Can you connect it directly to water pipe or you need a barrel for feed?
pretty sure you could
Would I need an AVR (automatic voltage regulator) with this pump?
not that I am aware off - just plug in
I'm considering this pump. Would you recommend it. Is it durable and seem like it will last and be trouble free? Mine will be installed inside. Its replacing the grundfos scala 2. Im on my 3rd scala 2 under warranty and every one of them leaked out the casing within 6 months of use. I only use it for my irrigation @ about 65-70 psi. Thanks.
Hey yes for sure we are real happy with it!
So you didnt have luck with thegrundfos scala 2. This pump internals crack just after 2 year warranty expired. Local plumbers say theyve never heard of it happening with this pump. So i was considering the grundfos
@@Rob-te5ct So the Esybox internals crack after 2 years? Or is it the Scala2 you are talking about? I am interested in the reliability of these 2 pumps. Which one do plumbers recommend? Thanks
I am on my 4th Grunfos Scala 2.
The casing failled on all 4.
Thank you for this nice review as this will be my new pump going forward
@@Rob-te5ct no! They had a recall and allegedly corrected the problem. Pumps 1603-1901 are the leakers. Anything 1902 and up are supposedly redesigned not to leak. My 4th one (supposedly the recalled version) leaked from same spot. Because a plumber installed it and I didn't see the box, I can't be certain I actually got the recalled newer pump.
Google grundfos scala 2 recall and it shows you how to look on the pumps box for the recalled numbers. Anything 1902 and up is fixed. So I will never know for sure if the plumber got me the new model because he threw away the box, prior to coming here.
Hi, would you recommend this pump for a domestic use? I need to install it in the attic, wich is on the bedrooms so I'm worried about the noise, my plumber reccomend this model for the low dB..is that true?
Yes definitely. It is quite compared to others I have used. Still makes some noise but you could build something to muffle that in your artic maybe. I would do it.
I installed one of these in my cabin and it’s directly under my bedroom. When it’s really quiet at night and someone cracks on the water I can barely hear it. I don’t even really notice it. I love this thing. Absolutely hassle free the last 5 years. I love it
I know I’m years late for your question but figured I’d give my thoughts for anyone else.