Just upgraded my Mag 9 to an SP4

[HowManyClowns]

I was able to eliminate an mj1200 that was connected to my bio pellet reactor too, the SP4 is pushing that as well and I still have double the flow on the top rack. My apex says it's only pulling around 1 amp!

Very happy with this pump, highly recommend. The next bigger system I am working on is going to have an SP6

 

[mic209]

Who makes the pump? Is it a DC pump?

 

[HowManyClowns]

Just upgraded my Mag 9 to an SP4

Fluval not DC but only 88w and 1822gph the SP6 is double that almost

Quiet and smooth too. I bet my ac in the garage will run a little less, the mag 9 puts out a little heat this one runs cooler

They make 3 models

http://www.marinedepot.com/Hagen_Fl...Aquarium_Pumps-Hagen-HG14335-FIWPSBFT-vi.html

 

[azjohnny]

I have the same pump and as quiet as any DC model. The only thing I didn't like was the included hose barb fitting

 

[HowManyClowns]

Just upgraded my Mag 9 to an SP4

Those fittings reduce flow by at least 30% not to mention soft plumbing knocks a couple more off.

Hard plumb with PVC u will be amazed. The reason I know is I left the fitting on the intake when I took it off my drains couldn't keep up with the flow if my reactor valve was closed

 

[HowManyClowns]

Marine depot has 10% off pumps and wave makers right now just picked up an SP6 for $218

 

[TangingOut]

Do you think the SP2 will provide enough flow for a 110? About 4' of soft plumbing through a UV as well. What's the overall flow rate one should be looking for anyways? 3,4,5X overall system size?

 

[HowManyClowns]

How many drains how big

 

[TangingOut]

Single 1 1/2"

 

[HowManyClowns]

You won't be able to do more than an sp2. 10x tank volume per hour

 

[TangingOut]

So if I'm understanding you correctly I should be looking to achieve 10x turnover rate, but because of my drainage I'm limited?

 

[azjohnny]

I like to target 3-5x turnover through the sump, this gives the filtration to be more effective and supplement the flow with powerheads/ closed loop

Tanging Out- depending on how much feet of head you are working with I think the SP2 would be a good choice

 

[HowManyClowns]

Just upgraded my Mag 9 to an SP4

Sorry didn't mean to sound negative, yes that would work for your set up. 10x including flow like power heads etc. I don't use power heads in my systems and so I target 10 from the sump with a big skimmer. If you can plumb hard PVC (even part of the way) it will improve your flow and be less of a PIA and susceptible to leaks

I had a mag 9 on my 100 and it did fine, the sp2 is around the same volume and is quieter, cooler and more efficient

 

[TangingOut]

Sorry didn't mean to sound negative, yes that would work for your set up. 10x including flow like power heads etc. I don't use power heads in my systems and so I target 10 from the sump with a big skimmer. If you can plumb hard PVC (even part of the way) it will improve your flow and be less of a PIA and susceptible to leaks

I had a mag 9 on my 100 and it did fine, the sp2 is around the same volume and is quieter, cooler and more efficient

I didn't take it that way at all. I'm still fairly new to all this and was just trying to clarify. I do appreciate you taking the time to answer my questions though and thanks to everyone else too.

 

[johanasu]

SP4 appropriate for a 150 gallon system?

 

[HowManyClowns]

Depending on your drains but yea I would go sp4 if you are still planning. Lots of flow

 

[electrotech]

Sweet, I'm thinking about the SP4 as well on my 120 with 90 sump. It's either this or the DC9000, if this is quiet I think I'd rather have the Fluval reliability over Jebao. If you have the means and time it would be awesome to see a video with the pump off and on for sound levels!

 

[HowManyClowns]

Will do, been reading a lot of threads recently about dead Jebao pumps, they all seemed to die at the same time I'll try post a video tonight

 

[electrotech]

Oh ya, it looks tall, how high off the sump bottom is the water inlet?