water pump
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marinerock
Member
HEY WOLF...
I HAVE A FEW MAG-DRIVES.....
GREAT PUMP....VERY QUIET....VERY RELIABLE
CAN BE USED SUBMERGED OR OUTSIDE SUMP....
HIGHLY RECOMMEND
REGARDS...
MARINEROCK
I HAVE A FEW MAG-DRIVES.....
GREAT PUMP....VERY QUIET....VERY RELIABLE
CAN BE USED SUBMERGED OR OUTSIDE SUMP....
HIGHLY RECOMMEND
REGARDS...
MARINEROCK
marinerock
Member
HEY WOLF...
I DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE GPH(GALS.PER HOUR)RECOMMENDATIONS ARE FOR THAT CPR UNIT...HOWEVER, THEY PROBABLY HAVE A WEBSITE TO CHECK FOR THE PUMP RECOMMENDATION...
IF THEY RECOMMEND SOMETHING IN BETWEEN THE M/D
PUMPS GPH, THEN I WOULD GO FOR THE BIGGER ONE AS
YOU CAN KICK IT BACK WITH A BALL VALVE TO THE
PROPER FLOW RATE...
REGARDS....
MARINEROCK
I DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE GPH(GALS.PER HOUR)RECOMMENDATIONS ARE FOR THAT CPR UNIT...HOWEVER, THEY PROBABLY HAVE A WEBSITE TO CHECK FOR THE PUMP RECOMMENDATION...
IF THEY RECOMMEND SOMETHING IN BETWEEN THE M/D
PUMPS GPH, THEN I WOULD GO FOR THE BIGGER ONE AS
YOU CAN KICK IT BACK WITH A BALL VALVE TO THE
PROPER FLOW RATE...
REGARDS....
MARINEROCK
dreeves
Active Member
If money allows, get the bigger pump, you can always put a ball valve inline to regulate the flow. Or, like what I did with one and in process of doing with the other, run a "T" off the return line to a ball valve and then you have an additional source for some flow if needed. Mine goes to a little rubber maid plastic box with mangroves, then a gravity feed back to the sump. This is of course if you are using PVC.
dreeves
Active Member
I purchased the mag 7 to take water from sump below aquarium up thru a spray bar, about 4 feet total...i was not pleased with the performance. water pressure was too low. I didn't realize how low until I hooked the little giant up. Now I lift the water from the basement up and thru a 3/4 inch spray bar, and still have plenty of water pressure to spare for the mangroves, and a slow down adjustment on the return line. Huge difference with the overflow capabilities and water circulating through the tank. Really gave me an idea of how slow the mag 7 was.
marinerock
Member
HEY WOLF....
WHAT SIZE TANK DO YOU HAVE ?
AND HOW MUCH FOOT HEIGHT DO YOU NEED
FROM THE SUMP TO THE TANK ?
REGARDS....
MARINEROCK
WHAT SIZE TANK DO YOU HAVE ?
AND HOW MUCH FOOT HEIGHT DO YOU NEED
FROM THE SUMP TO THE TANK ?
REGARDS....
MARINEROCK
tree
Member
Originally Posted by Buckeye
Whats up with Rio pumps. I have two running from my sump to my tank.
Stilling running strong. NO complaints here. Good pumps for the money.
I have one Rio pump as well. The only problem I have had in the last 2 years with it, is I had to replace the impellor - which I bent by not seating it correctly after a cleaning
It is not a very quiet pump, but neither is the Mag. Both produce a very noticeable hum when turned on.
Whats up with Rio pumps. I have two running from my sump to my tank.
Stilling running strong. NO complaints here. Good pumps for the money.
I have one Rio pump as well. The only problem I have had in the last 2 years with it, is I had to replace the impellor - which I bent by not seating it correctly after a cleaning
escape2thewater
Active Member
I would be cautious about using a mag7 in a dry set up. They are great pumps but they are known to leak. I have had 2 & both leaked, one a little, one so bad I had to return it. The Mag9.5 & larger pumps have a diffrent design so they dont leak as easy. I would go with a 9.5 or larger if you can. If you have to use a mag7 can you submerge it in your sump? If not then look into a Quiet one pump. HTH, just my .02 from my past experience.
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demon_josh
New Member
I have 3 LifeTechs on my 75 gallon tank now. I am using the AP3500 from sump to tank (not sure of gph). I am also using two LifeTech 1500 (290 gph - 1100 lph) for circulation in my tank. They are very quite, and I have not had any problems with them yet, I recommend them for their price.