External Water pumps...

chris17

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Is anybody running a Sequence Reeflo Snapper
Water Pump? If so, would you buy another? The one I am looking at is rated for 2500gph with a 2in suction and a 1-1/2in discharge. It is 210.00 not including shipping.
 

veni vidi vici

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I just bought a Sequence Reeflo Dart and i couldn't be happier .You can barely hear it standing right next to it,Its not a electricity hog and it is a fair price. I give mine
 

chris17

Member
Thanks for the reply! Are you useing yours for the closed loop or your return from the sump? I was thinking of useing it for the cl and getting a smaller one for the return from the sump which will be an old 55g.
 

chris17

Member
Just wanted to clear this up for sure, is inline just another word for external? I want to keep all pumps out of the tank/sump to keep from heating the tank any more than I need too.
 

al mc

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Chris...Your terminology is correct. I have been running two 'Barracudas' for over a year..both as return pumps and have had no problems. I have had problems with a Pan world pump that works as a feed pump for an MRC skimmer, just FYI.
Like Veni....I give it a 'thumbs up'.....IMHO Sequence makes a very good pump.
 

chris17

Member
So far, good replies on sequence pumps
Al MC, I have never heard of "Barracudas". Who makes them and are they external? I'm looking for around 1200gph for my return from my sump/fuge which will give me around 900gph, just under 3500gph full tank.
 

veni vidi vici

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Originally Posted by chris17
http:///forum/post/2679916
So far, good replies on sequence pumps
Al MC, I have never heard of "Barracudas". Who makes them and are they external? I'm looking for around 1200gph for my return from my sump/fuge which will give me around 900gph, just under 3500gph full tank.

Sequence makes the Barracuda.Bigger version of the Snapper
 

stdreb27

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What kind of problems have you had with a panworld I've been very pleased with the one I ran.
 

big

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As others have said the Sequence pumps are hard to beat. If one needs large pumps they are still the way to go for both low electric consumption and reliability.
I have used them for many years on a Lilly pond outdoors and on my Reef tank too . When one several years old did burn a bearing on my pond it took only a phone call and a FREE replacement was on the way to me that day. Their customer service is top notch.
As to my Reef tank I have a Super Marlin pumping with nearly 20 foot of head working 24-7, on my closes loop system with never a hiccup.
If you have issues in pump choice, call them at their Reef flo site, one of their people can help you out.
 

al mc

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Originally Posted by chris17
http:///forum/post/2679916
So far, good replies on sequence pumps
Al MC, I have never heard of "Barracudas". Who makes them and are they external? I'm looking for around 1200gph for my return from my sump/fuge which will give me around 900gph, just under 3500gph full tank.

Yeah, the Barracuda pushes a lot more water than you need in your application. Just wanted to 'chime in' my support for sequence pumps in general.
Pan world problems. My impellers keep getting clogged and need regular cleaning. I have not done any maintenance on the Sequence pumps and they just keep pushing water!
 

chris17

Member
Ok, I am sold. I am going to get the Reeflo Dart for the CL and I will get the Snapper for my return from my sump. That will put me at at least 5500gph. I really like the way Veni has his plumbing setup with both the CL and the sump/refuge. I am thinking that the only mod I will make is to the main line from the DT to the sump. I am thinking of adding a "Y" so that the fuge is not getting the full flow from the Snapper. Does this seem to be a good idea? If not what would you suggest? The rest of the water will go straight into the sump in front of the protein skimmer.
 

stdreb27

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Originally Posted by chris17
http:///forum/post/2681449
Ok, I am sold. I am going to get the Reeflo Dart for the CL and I will get the Snapper for my return from my sump. That will put me at at least 5500gph. I really like the way Veni has his plumbing setup with both the CL and the sump/refuge. I am thinking that the only mod I will make is to the main line from the DT to the sump. I am thinking of adding a "Y" so that the fuge is not getting the full flow from the Snapper. Does this seem to be a good idea? If not what would you suggest? The rest of the water will go straight into the sump in front of the protein skimmer.
That is probably way to much flow for most applications.
 

big

Active Member
Originally Posted by stdreb27
http:///forum/post/2681523
That is probably way to much flow for most applications.
I think so too, Chris give us exactly how your set up is going to be configured, tank size, head rise sump size pipe diamemeter elbows etc.
 

veni vidi vici

Active Member
Originally Posted by big
http:///forum/post/2681561
I think so too, Chris give us exactly how your set up is going to be configured, tank size, head rise sump size pipe diamemeter elbows etc.
I have 7000+ gph in my 125gal. 56x turnover ,and could easily add more without causing a tsunami.I may add flow educators to my modular loc-line if needed.I want to give my tank time to breakin and see what kind of adjustments to make to flow direction before i add more flow."If i need to"
 

stdreb27

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Originally Posted by Veni Vidi Vici
http:///forum/post/2681603
I have 7000+ gph in my 125gal. 56x turnover ,and could easily add more without causing a tsunami.I may add flow educators to my modular loc-line if needed.I want to give my tank time to breakin and see what kind of adjustments to make to flow direction before i add more flow."If i need to"
That much turnover in your tank would probably be fine. I'm talking about that much flow through a sump and fuge.
 

veni vidi vici

Active Member
Originally Posted by stdreb27
http:///forum/post/2681609
That much turnover in your tank would probably be fine. I'm talking about that much flow through a sump and fuge.
I have seen plumbing setup to divert some flow right back into sump/fuge and the return back to DT regulated via ball valve.It could also be setup to feed a skimmer.I am i advocate of having lower flow going through my refugium to give the water more contact time but some like faster flow.I think high flow in a refugium or sump could cause problems with micro bubbles.
 

stdreb27

Active Member
Originally Posted by Veni Vidi Vici
http:///forum/post/2681625
I have seen plumbing setup to divert some flow right back into sump/fuge and the return back to DT regulated via ball valve.It could also be setup to feed a skimmer.I am i advocate of having lower flow going through my refugium to give the water more contact time but some like faster flow.I think high flow in a refugium or sump could cause problems with micro bubbles.
You can do that too, but you are right, you will have problems with microbubbles.
I did that, I set up this cool system then strapped a 2000 gph pump onto it. Thinking wow this is going to be soo awesome, only to fill my tank with more bubbles than my skimmer. Ended up having to back it down to something significantly smaller. Even with the "T" I couldn't dial it down enough. That is why more than anything I say he is probably going to have some problems.
 

big

Active Member
Originally Posted by Veni Vidi Vici
http:///forum/post/2681625
I have seen plumbing setup to divert some flow right back into sump/fuge and the return back to DT regulated via ball valve.It could also be setup to feed a skimmer.I am i advocate of having lower flow going through my refugium to give the water more contact time but some like faster flow.I think high flow in a refugium or sump could cause problems with micro bubbles.
My issue here is why not use just one pump saving both cost and total electricity usage. My
Marlin supplies all the flow I need, using tees , valves etc. This included controllable variable flow to my tank and on my sump and fuge. If I was using an "under the tank
sump I think the dart would do everything needed.
BTW
changing flow from model to model in the Flow Biased pumps is a matter of changing the impeller. As with most Sequence pumps in any one type clasification. ( less than 30 bucks for most impellers from Reefflo)
One more thing these motors use less electricity when under load...... In other words throttled
back a bit. Good Luck with the project.
 
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