1'' overflow

bullitt21 · #11 November 14th, 2008, 05:03 PM

do you have any suggestions?

daugherty · #12 November 14th, 2008, 05:05 PM

i use a rio hyperflow17 for my tank but you would need a larger one. if you go and buy a bulkhead that will match up to the size of pipe your gen-x you can have the sump drilled at a glass shop for cheap. it would prob be cheaper to do that than it would be to go and get a new pump.

daugherty · #13 November 14th, 2008, 05:10 PM

this is ccapts sump this is what it sould look like

bullitt21 · #14 November 14th, 2008, 05:12 PM

ok.but that genx was just something i was looking to buy.the pump i have just trickles when it gets to the main tank and it is 1350 gph pump.

daugherty · #15 November 14th, 2008, 05:16 PM

the first link you could use the mag 18 prob
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...fm?pcatid=4590
or maybe this one i use this one but smaller and am very happy with the pump
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...=&child=TA3563

ccCapt · #16 November 14th, 2008, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bullitt21

okay here is the deal.i have a dual 1'' overflow and 1350gph pump.i have to run it down to my sump but it has to be hose.so i necked it down to 3/4.it has to go up 10'.will my overflow be enough with 3/4.and or will the pump keep up?might sound dump.but surly one of you guys/gals had this problem. thanks for the help.

Are you using 3/4" INSIDE diameter hose for your overflow drain line? If so, that will only be able to handle 300 gph max...and that's really pushing it. If it's regualar garden hose, I don't think that's even 3/4" ID.
That GenX is way too powerful. You would need a gate valve after it to slow it down or your sump would get drained and flood the tank. Remember, if you used 3/4" inside diameter hose, you are limited to about 300gph for each overflow...600gph total.

bullitt21 · #17 November 14th, 2008, 05:38 PM

it is 3/4 inside.i have to use that because where the hose has to go.heck the pump i got says 1350 and it barely makes is to the tank.iam stumped.

bullitt21 · #18 November 14th, 2008, 05:41 PM

is 600 gph going to be enough filter for my tank?

daugherty · #19 November 14th, 2008, 05:41 PM

do you dave one that is bigger you should have two ineach bulkhead one that is smaller and one that is a bigger one

daugherty · #20 November 14th, 2008, 05:42 PM

my drain is one inch and the return is 3\4

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