Return pump size
- Thread starter Massey
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Bifferwine
I am a girl
I agree. A Mag 1200 pumps 1200 gph, and you want at least 10 times the size of your tank going through your return pump. Sounds right to me.
reeffreak
Reef pro
You should go with apump that is rated the same as your overflow or slightly higher.
1200gph overflow/1200-1500gph water pump will be good.
1200gph overflow/1200-1500gph water pump will be good.
reeffreak
Reef pro
I forgot to mention.
If your using the mag out of sump then look at alternatives.Mags are loud out of water.Look for Panworld for out of sump pumps.
If your using the mag out of sump then look at alternatives.Mags are loud out of water.Look for Panworld for out of sump pumps.
The pump will be submerged. I am going to make the plumbing with a T so I can bypass the extra pressure back into the sump to prevent overflows and also so I dont stress the pump by restricting the flow.
Massey
P.S. Does any one know where I can get one-way valves for PVC pipe? I believe it is 1 5/16 OD.
Massey
P.S. Does any one know where I can get one-way valves for PVC pipe? I believe it is 1 5/16 OD.
Bifferwine
I am a girl
I ordered mine from Marine Depot. I couldn't find any ones with all plastic parts in the hardware stores around here.
Bifferwine
I am a girl
Yeah! I've had that one for about a year and a half now. Figured it was time to switch it up a bit. You know, throw you guys for a loop.
MikMcgyver
Vlamingi owner 4 life!
I just realized that, also your sig is from Blades of Glory? That movie is freakin hilarious..
I use 2 Rio HF20's for returns, give good flow with lower noise..
I use 2 Rio HF20's for returns, give good flow with lower noise..
Bifferwine
I am a girl
You got it.
poppinfresh
Reefing newb
I think you are going to experience issues trying to run the flow of a Mag 18 through a 20g sump. Thats going to be almost a 90X flow through the sump. A skimmer placed in that much flow will be almost useless. Also, you can baffle the sump, but you will probably still get microbubbles.
I personally believe you could get away with a MUCH smaller pump, that would get the job done while using a lot less power.
I personally believe you could get away with a MUCH smaller pump, that would get the job done while using a lot less power.
MikMcgyver
Vlamingi owner 4 life!
Saw 1 way check valves at depot today, different sizes, 3/4" up to 1 1/4" ID... $6-$12 a pop
hotimportknight
New! Big Tank Club!
Fosters and smith sells the check valves, thats where I got mine. Not cheap, but it works. I think around 15-20$
kimoy
CERTIFIED BUM
check valves are good but i don't trust them. they tend to malfunction. i used to have one and when i turn the pump off the flapper tends to get stuck in the open possition. JMO
and for the return pump, go with MAG12. you'll have problem with maintaining your water level if you go with 18 unless you get a bigger sump.
and for the return pump, go with MAG12. you'll have problem with maintaining your water level if you go with 18 unless you get a bigger sump.
