is this to much

[Cruella]

my new pump for my 75 . is this to much flow



Pumps 1400 gallons per hour.

Used as a water fountain pump, pond or aquarium pump.

120V - 60Hz.

Very Quiet

8"L x 3.5"W x 4"5

Includes assortment of attachments; elbows, , extenders, gravel hose, etc.

Maximum height is over 10 Feet

Made with ceramic shaft which means longer lasting pump.

Oil Free Motor

This pump power is good for:

Moving water in ponds - match Gallon Per Hour to gallons in pond. This pump is good for moving water in 2800 gallon ponds

Fountains - Recommended: Double the water fountain or statuary's height to the pump's maximum height.

Always Remember the gallons per hour at the pump's maximum height is almost '0'.

6 Month manufacturer warranty.

Prefilter Included to block out big particles

 

[Ken668]

Can you say what exact model/manufacturer it is?

If you are plumbing this up as a return pump from a sump, then you will probably be getting ~1000gph of actual flow. For a 75, I don't think it's a lot. Just make sure it's not all be pumped out of a single return. Try to split it off into a couple different directions

 

[michaelg]

I think it will be fine. You can always choke it back a bit with a ball valve if your overflow can't handle it. Are you sure it is rated for salt water?

 

[Cruella]

yes it is the same one I have now just bigger. how do I put it in more directions. the water flows down one end into my sump, through the sump and back out>

 

[Ken668]

I'm assuming you're using PVC for your return line. You can take misc. PVC fittings to split and direct the water which ever way you'd like. You can even use Loc-Line, nozzles, etc. to help with the flow patterns.

 

[Cruella]

no it is this unit that cam with my overflow box. it looks like a Y

 

[Ken668]

Then I'm not sure what to tell ya. Do you know this apparatus can even handle the increase in flow?

 

[Cruella]

you lost me kid?

 

[xian]

He is saying that you can use any sized pump as long as it doesn't overwhelm your overflow.

You should always get the biggest pump your overflow can handle.

Currently I'm using a mag 7 (700gph) on my 55. My overflow could not handle 1000gph

On my new tank there are two overflows that handle 600gph each.

My new pump is rated for over 5000 gph but it is going up about 13ft and through several fittings so it will end up with a great deal less flow due to head loss.

HTH