SCSInet,
Thanks, I will definitely secure the plumbing.
Originally Posted by SCSInet
Mine too. I've been lurking on your issue for some time (I think you've had a couple threads on it... %)
Yes, I think I was in denial. I hate to call someone on something and then eat my foot because I overlooked something really stupid. However, I honestly think the pump is bad.
So, contacted Danner yesterday and was a little dissappointed. Very friendly, but basically read me a chart based on 2 inch line and told me that these were really designed for use on waterfalls for ponds and not aquariums. I gently told her that the box it comes in states otherwise, and that I would pretend that it was a waterfall for my fish as long as it performed as it claimed. I was hoping for a guide to factor in elbows and a little more tech. support. etc.
I'm ordering another pump today, but not sure if I want to order the same. I know the chance of getting 2 bad pumps is slim, but I'd kick myself. The place I purchased it more or less told me they don't like them They suggested an external pressurized cora life pump that is 3 x the price. I don't doubt it is a better pump, but don't think I can fit an external pump. Also, I selected the mag based on dependability for my price range.
My father and I built the stand and Hubby did the plumbing so I will have to ask him about the check valve or repair coupling.
There's nothing wrong with your plumbing except that restriction on your returns, but I don't think that explains the dropoff in flow. Something's up with that pump.
When you say restriction, do you mean the fact that we throttled it down or do you see something that needs to be changed.
Obviously I want as much fow as possible, but curious why it's a bad thing to turn down the drains. I understand that turning back a pump wears on it over the long run but can't understand why you shouldn't turn down a drain if you choose to.
THanks