Dart return mounting ??

[LB]

Can I mount a dart in a vertical position beside the sump?? I know this is difficult without a visual but what do I need to be concerned with as far a priming and restarts. I'm thinking of trying to save space by mounting the pump vertically just above the sump bulkhead.

 

[steve the plumb]

I think I have seen it mounted that way for a skimmer but I can't remember exactly.I also don't know if there is more of a chance to get air bubbles mounting it like that.

 

[The R/C Man]

Sequence pumps can be mounted vertically with no problem. I asked Sequence this question directly. However, last year I set up a guys 540 gallon tank with a hammerhead as the closed loop pump, installed vertically. Last week the pump failed. This was due to a leak on the seal allowing water to run down the shaft onto the bearings and into the motor housing. Sequence did send a new pump right away with instructions on returning the damaged pump. So you can mount them in this fashion but you run a greater risk of problems should they leak...... I was planning to mount mine vertically until this happened. Now I will mount it horizontally just to be safe....

 

[LB]

Thanks for the info! I'll try to get a pic as soon as my computer stops acting the fool

 

[mflamb]

Mount it vertically with the motor facing up. That should prevent air lock if it is shut off if the pump end is still below the water line.

 

[LB]

This is what it will look like!

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I have never used an external pump and am not sure if (in case of power outage)it will reprime when located above water level in sump. This is a return for a 180 and will feed chiller in crawlspace,as well as some other stuff. Has anyone done this before.If it where a closed loop I would'nt worry because it should'nt get air in the system.

 

[LB]

Bump for more opinions! I comfortable mounting vertical I'm just curious if it will loose prime if it looses power.I may be able to get it a little lower and with the sump full(power outage)the water level should be equal with the pump(more or less).