offroadodge Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 so i was thinking about a project B4 summer gets here to maybe relieve some heat on the chiller, I currently have a mag9 and mag12 in-sump for returns. I was thinking that by eliminating the pumps from the sump and mounting 1 pump external it would help on heat therefore helping the chiller out as well. What pump (1) would yall use in place of the 2 i have? MAG18,Quieteone6000, or another? Also it would save a little power to help out on the electric bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Why not just get a cooler running in sump pump? Eheim, Tunze, or another. Saves having to replumb for external. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonSequitur Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Have you looked at the Reeflo snapper? Costs a bit more than the mag18, but has a higher flow rate (1900 vs 1200 gph at 4" head, 2500 vs 1800 at 0') and only pulls 98 watts vs 145 for the mag18. Plus it's pressure rated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 Why not just get a cooler running in sump pump? Eheim, Tunze, or another. Saves having to replumb for external. Plumbing it isnt a biggie,PVC already there just moving fittings, ill look at Tunze or others, Eheim doesnt show one big enough to match my current flow. @NONSEQUITIR im not wanting to gain any flow. Just mount 1 pump external to save heat and power. Dont wanna have to turn down a SNAPPER cause it just adds load an heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 A 1260 or 62 isnt enough? How much do you need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 well a mag9 and mag 12 is what i currently have SOOOO....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Whats your overflow and how much head to overcome? My 1260 is running just fine on 2 1.25" holes. You might find that running less will be ok too. Just cause the overflow can handle 12395874GPH doesnt mean it needs to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 ya thats Y i thought that running just a single pump external will help, i have the mag9 (4' head) turnd down and mag12 (8' head) wide open threw chiller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 why is your chiller 8 ft above the tank? doesnt that put it in the attic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 outta sump 2.5', into chiller then back 2.5' and up 6' so i figured its having to push water atleast at a value of 8' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Hydro Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Iwaki brand pumps, quiet and energy efficient. I have bought a few of them for different projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbnj Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Super Reef Octopus Water Blaster Pump HY-7000W 120V = 1769GPH/100w The new water blaster pumps can be run internally or externally. The new pumps are reported to have zero start up issues and come with a 3 year warranty. The pump will also have the upgraded silicone nitride shaft and bearings. Calcium will not adhere to this material. Comes with unions in US sizes and barb fittings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timfish Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Why not just use the mag 12 externally? You would still get more than enough flow through your sump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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