good pump for basement sump?

[MplsMan]

I'm going to be running my sump from the basement , approx 9-10 'of head loss, i'm looking at the Sequence Reeflo Dart 1/8 hp
for the DT i have a 110galRR with 2 800gph overflows , i've done the calculation from the charts and it seem to work but i wasen't sure what others have for pumps?
thanks for the help.

 

[Kernel Panic]

Are you talking about 9-10 feet of height for head loss? If you are, you are only considering static head. If you use any elbows or any wavemaking devices, or if you use pipe less than 1.5in in diameter, you are going to run into dynamic(friction) head loss. The Dart is really not for pressure applications, but very useful for closed loops where there is little head loss. If you hit 12 ft of combined statc and dynamic head, you will be getting no flow. If you like sequence and are going to have more than 12ft of head loss, consider the UNO series.

 

[poppin_fresh]

I am using a Mak4 (PCX40) as a return. I got it used, but it is working great. I estimate its flow at about 400gph with about 16ft of head. i have a bypass that returns some of the output back to the sump. I was looking for a slow sump turnover so that the fuge and skimmer had time to process the wastes.

My only comment about the Mak4 is that it is really loud. I can hear mine whine a little, even though it is in the basement and my sub-floor is insulated.

 

[MplsMan]

I did look into the uno series, i was also wondering if the blueline pumps were as good as the sequence? i was looking at the sequence pumps for the energy eff. also when i figured the head loss there was probally a total of 2-3 90* elbows at the most.

are there any other pumps that are comparable and are good energy eff pumps?

also this pump is only for the return.

thanks for all the help..

 

[Kernel Panic]

From what I have read, the blueline pumps are noisier. This may not be an issue for you with the basement sump.

If you want the cream of the crop, many would recommend the red dragon pumps. They are twice as expensive, but much more efficient.

 

[Aaron M.]

Using a sequence when there is that much head is going to cut the flow probably by half. So I think it would be better to get a panworld or some other pressure rated pump that will cost as much but will pump maybe even more.

 

[keyhole]

I use a Sequence 3200-sw It has plenty of flow and pressure at 16 feet of head and only draws 216 watts.

 

[kiowascout]

second the MAK 4. I use one from the basement (approx. 16' of head loss). I also have a tee that runs over to the reugium as well.

the main line is 1.5" and the fuge line is .5" and I still have the sucker throttled back to keep everything from overflowing and having tons of microbubbles.

 

[mc-cro]

I use a panworld works great

 

[MIKE NY]

I'm using a LifeReef dual overflow which flows aprox 1600 gph down to my basement with a Dart pumping it back up about 10-12' for a few years now. Check the flow charts..it has more than enough power to handle it.

 

[MplsMan]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6947424#post6947424 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kiowascout
second the MAK 4. I use one from the basement (approx. 16' of head loss). I also have a tee that runs over to the reugium as well.

the main line is 1.5" and the fuge line is .5" and I still have the sucker throttled back to keep everything from overflowing and having tons of microbubbles.

what is the brand name for mak 4 ?

 

[poppin_fresh]

Its now called the GenX PCX 40

 

[kiowascout]

Yep, Gen X PCX 40.

$119 at marinedepot.com

 

[mc-cro]

I am running the Genx pcx40 for a closed loop, and I am not nearly that impressed with it.

How many gph do you think you are actually pushing with that much head pressure? I have mine running with 1" line out with a tee for 2 outlets. It moves some water, but IMO I never would have thought I could have used it from the basement.

 

[RobinsonFam1]

sequence hammerhead. i have 14' vert head plus a couple 45*'s. it figured out to be around 3600GPH. I love it!

 

[MplsMan]

heres another 1 i was looking at was the Dolphin 3200 external pump.
what are any opinions on this pump??

 

[MplsMan]

bump

 

[wiggie89]

mag 39 sumbmersible if you need it to be and double the output size you will get going. and they arent that expensive>

 

[tehon3299]

I am also looking for a pump for a similar application but I will only use the pump to do water changes and move the RO/DI water from the basement storage container to the tank upstairs. About 10 feet of head and I'm thinking about a MagDrive 18 pump.

 

[rhsmith]

Re: good pump for basement sump?

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6938187#post6938187 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MplsMan
I'm going to be running my sump from the basement , approx 9-10 'of head loss, i'm looking at the Sequence Reeflo Dart 1/8 hp
for the DT i have a 110galRR with 2 800gph overflows , i've done the calculation from the charts and it seem to work but i wasen't sure what others have for pumps?
thanks for the help.

MPLSMAN
I have a Gen-X 55HP pushing up 18 feet into a 150 gal tan=k . Works well and is very quiet.
We tried a Dart and a Hammerhead - both great pumps but way too strong. We also tried a Gen-X 70 HP and a 100 which were also too strong. With those I couldn't get the durso to stop flushing no matter what hole size I used. The 55HP is very very quiet ! Runs hot but it does the trick.
Good luck
RHSMITH