Are manifolds effective for this application?

[tidus10]

Hey team,

Im wondering if doing a manifold would be effective for my application..

I want to get a Jebao DCT-8000 for my 93C and I want to run 2-3/4" returns into the tank and also run my two reactors and run a line over to my fuge...

So I figure a 1" return into a 2" pipe/manifold with the 5-3/4" ball valves off it to control the various items

A) this makes sense right?
B) Will this hurt the Jebao pump? Does it make sense to use this pump for this application?
C)Would this work in the way im thinking?

 

[Coelli]

I have something similar, my return tees off to my fuge and then again to a manifold that's running two reactors. I have a Jebao DC6000 and haven't had any problems with it.

 

[adova]

For the price difference, I would step up to a 9000 or 12000 which have 1.5" outputs. If possible, I would not split the return line until just at the tank. My thought here is that the pump will be more efficient running a single 1.5" line up then 2 x 3/4" lines.

The other splits are fine.

In my setup, I chose to get a 12000 for the returns and a 9000 for the fuge and reactors. They are roughly the same size and have the same outputs. This way, if the main return pump failed, I could easily use the fuge / reactor pump as a replacement until I ordered a new one.

 

[tidus10]

For the price difference, I would step up to a 9000 or 12000 which have 1.5" outputs. If possible, I would not split the return line until just at the tank. My thought here is that the pump will be more efficient running a single 1.5" line up then 2 x 3/4" lines.

The other splits are fine.

In my setup, I chose to get a 12000 for the returns and a 9000 for the fuge and reactors. They are roughly the same size and have the same outputs. This way, if the main return pump failed, I could easily use the fuge / reactor pump as a replacement until I ordered a new one.

i was told not to go with the 9000 or 12000 since my tank is only 30" x 30" it would be too much

 

[adova]

It really depends on other factors as well such as head loss, etc. But the pump can be adjusted to your liking and as long as you are restricting the output and not the input of the pump, you can dial it down to almost nothing if desired...

I would shoot for a pair of 9000's if you have the room...

Shawn

 

[fishgate]

The Jebaos have variable output. You can use what you need. The 9000 is what I have (also have a 6000). If you are using this for a return to a 1" full siphon drain it will not be enough for anything else.

The 9000 is cheaper than the 6000 too. No clue why!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00INTDJD0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[tidus10]

I found this on ebay

This will work right? Just do a 3/4" flex tubing and plastic hose clamps and im good?
Im actually thinking that I should use my 2 media reactors to now feed my 'fuge, instead of having a dedicated line to the fuge? It may slow down my flow through there but I think it would be worth it..

 

[woodnaquanut]

That's one strange hunk of PVC!

You'll still need valves to be able to individually control flow.

 

[tidus10]

That's one strange hunk of PVC!

You'll still need valves to be able to individually control flow.

yea i thought of that.. they make these in slip fittings so I can run PVC off it into a valve.. but my reactors have valves on them already I can use.. but i found these and they are designed for hot tub use

 

[fishgate]

http://www.amazon.com/Two-Little-Fi...1432153919&sr=8-10&keywords=3/4"+inline+valve