Reactor Manifold and Pump Setup?

[Djturna4thakidz]

I am currently constructing a new setup (50g cube, 20g sump) and I would like to have a manifold to control my chiller, reactors and UV sterilizer. I am going to hard plumb the manifold separate from the return, it will have its own pump. My questions are:

1) I have a Rio 2500 pump (782gph at 0' head) that I would like to use for the manifold if possible. Will this pump be sufficient for a chiller and 3 reactors? all equipment is in the vicinity of the tank. The pump will have 1' head and 1-1.5' distance to travel, so not far.

2) Should I use gate valves for all the manifold channels? I have seen some people use ball valves, but does this give you enough control over flow?

 

[slief]

I am currently constructing a new setup (50g cube, 20g sump) and I would like to have a manifold to control my chiller, reactors and UV sterilizer. I am going to hard plumb the manifold separate from the return, it will have its own pump. My questions are:

1) I have a Rio 2500 pump (782gph at 0' head) that I would like to use for the manifold if possible. Will this pump be sufficient for a chiller and 3 reactors? all equipment is in the vicinity of the tank. The pump will have 1' head and 1-1.5' distance to travel, so not far.

2) Should I use gate valves for all the manifold channels? I have seen some people use ball valves, but does this give you enough control over flow?

The pump will be marginal but it all depends on the chiller size and reactor flow requirements.

I would suggest using gate valves for all ends of the manifold. They allow for my more precise control of the flow which is important in my experience.

 

[Djturna4thakidz]

Chiller says 200-300gph. Two of the reactors are deluxe BRS and a hydra biopellet reactor. What pump would you suggest?

 

[Djturna4thakidz]

Any suggestions?

 

[blrrobinson21]

Im going to be using a Ehiem 1262 for a 60 gallon cube hooked up to a carbon and gfo reactor. Since the chiller needs around 300 gph I would look at something around there, 900 gph.