MaxiJet 1200 as a return pump?

[nordkapp]

Can I use a MaxiJet 1200 as a return pump from a 10 gal sump to a 10 gal DT or should I get something bigger?
The idea is to drill 2 holes in the back of a 10 gal tank, use one for return and the other for drain. What size hole would work?

 

[who dey]

Originally Posted by nordkapp
Can I use a MaxiJet 1200 as a return pump from a 10 gal sump to a 10 gal DT or should I get something bigger?
The idea is to drill 2 holes in the back of a 10 gal tank, use one for return and the other for drain. What size hole would work?
never seen a wet/dry on a 10g. see something new everyday i suppose. I wish i could help u out on the hole size but never done that before. Maxjet should be plenty of return on that tank. good luck

 

[peckhead]

it will depend on how many gallons per hour are going into the sump...

 

[chuckcac]

it will also depend on how far you intend to pump the water... is it set up under the DT?,...side by side? :notsure:
i dont know how far the MaxiJet can push the water at the desired flow-rate... you may need to ask the manuf.

 

[squidd]

Powerheads such as the Maxi Jet mentioned are really built as "free flow" devices..(water in...water out) and loose an expotential amount of flow when any restriction is added...