kalgra
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I am in the process of building a 200g in wall display with a 150g sump in a fish room in the basement below. My vertical head is 11' and horizontal is 22'. I am using 1" spa flex to minimize flow restriction. I will be running 2 MP40s and 1 MP60 in the display so the return pump I need only needs to be sufficient enough for adequate turn over it will not be intended for flow within the display tank.
I have decided on Reeflo as the manufacture but am not sure which model to go with. I want quiet, high efficiency and low heat dissipation. I am thinking perhaps the hammerhead hybrid for its flexibility although I think the barracuda my be sized more appropriately. The barracuda gold may be ideal. Also looking at the Uno.
I would like to know what others are doing who run their systems with similar head loss. I think it would be OK if I need to throttle back the pump a little bit but don't want something i have to throttle too much or that is so powerful it sucks the sump dry. I tend to go way overboard on things and just want to be sure I'm gonna get something that does the job well but isn't overkill.
here are links and specs to three I am considering:
The Barracuda Gold:
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_viewi..._campaign=mdcsegooglebase2&utm_content=MM2346
ReeFlo Barracuda Gold Pump (4680 gph) Information
Features:
Quiet operation
Minimal heat transfer
Units are pre-wired with an 8ft cord and molded 115V plug
Low Wattage
Fan-cooled motor
Glass Reinforced Polypro Housing
Silicon Carbide Seals
Specifications:
Maximum Flow Rate: 4680gph
Maximum Shut-Off Head: 21`
Maximum Wattage: 253W
Average Wattage: 237W
Inlet/Outlet: 1.5"/1.5"
Warranty: 5-year manufacturer`s warranty
Specifications
Pressure GPH Watts
2` 4590 225
4` 4155 236
8` 3633 248
10` 3325 251
12` 3100 253
16` 2400 253
20` 660 190
The Hammerhead Hybrid:
http://www.marinedepot.com/Reeflo_H...al_Water_Pumps-Reeflo-MM2357-FIWPEPOH-vi.html
Reeflo Hammerhead Hybrid Pump (6000/4590 gph) Information
The Hammerhead Hybrid can be converted into a Hammerhead or a Barracuda.
"The Hammerhead™ is the most powerful pump in its class. This energy efficient pump is ideal for 300-500 gallon aquariums. This unit is rated for a maximum flow rate of 6000gph, a shut off head of 24 feet and maximum wattage of 355/ 3 amps. Using a 1/3 horsepower Baldor® TEFC Motor manufactured in the USA.
The Barracudaâ„¢ is our energy efficient entry-level pump for applications requiring moderate head pressure and high flow rates. Ideal applications for this unit are 180-350 gallon tanks with sump return systems requiring a minimum of 10 feet static head. This unit is rated for a maximum flow rate of 4590gph, a shut off head of 20 feet, and maximum wattage of 253 / 2 amps.
Features:
Quiet operation
Minimal heat transfer
Units are pre-wired with an 8ft cord and molded 115V plug
Low Speed
Low Wattage
Flow-biased pump
Fan-cooled motor
Specifications:
Maximum Flow Rate: 6000/4590gph
Maximum Shut-Off Head: 24/20'
Maximum Wattage: 355/253W
Average Wattage: 337/237W
Inlet/Outlet: 1.5" FNPT / 1.5" FNPT
Dimensions (L x W x H): 14.20" x 8.33" x 7.54"
Warranty: 3-year manufacturer`s warranty
The Reeflo Uno:
http://www.marinedepot.com/ReeFlo_U...al_Water_Pumps-Reeflo-MM1114-FIWPEPOT-vi.html
ReeFlo UNO Pump Information
The UNO Series was developed in response to the need for quiet, low watt draw pumps that serve the high pressure requirements of 50-200 gallon aquarium tanks. Housing is molded GLASS REINFORCED POLYPROPELENE.
Features:
Quiet operation
Minimal heat transfer
Units are pre-wired with an 8ft cord and molded 115V plug
Housing is molded GLASS REINFORCED POLYPROPELENE
Fan-cooled Motor
Specifications:
Maximum Flow Rate: 1444gph
Maximum Shut-Off Head: 23.5""
Maximum Wattage: 199W
Average Wattage: 175W
Inlet/Outlet: 1.5" FNPT / 3/4" FNPT
Dimensions (L x W x H): 15.5" x 9.1" x 9.1"
Warranty: 3-year manufacturer`s warranty
Comparable to Iwaki 55RLT
Specifications
Pressure GPH Watts
0` 1444 125
4` 1284 144
9` 1176 166
12` 1020 176
16` 786 188
20` 558 196
23` 265 199
All suggestions are welcome and greatly appreciated. I am still very much a noob and could use some sound advice.
Thanks!
I have decided on Reeflo as the manufacture but am not sure which model to go with. I want quiet, high efficiency and low heat dissipation. I am thinking perhaps the hammerhead hybrid for its flexibility although I think the barracuda my be sized more appropriately. The barracuda gold may be ideal. Also looking at the Uno.
I would like to know what others are doing who run their systems with similar head loss. I think it would be OK if I need to throttle back the pump a little bit but don't want something i have to throttle too much or that is so powerful it sucks the sump dry. I tend to go way overboard on things and just want to be sure I'm gonna get something that does the job well but isn't overkill.
here are links and specs to three I am considering:
The Barracuda Gold:
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_viewi..._campaign=mdcsegooglebase2&utm_content=MM2346
ReeFlo Barracuda Gold Pump (4680 gph) Information
Features:
Quiet operation
Minimal heat transfer
Units are pre-wired with an 8ft cord and molded 115V plug
Low Wattage
Fan-cooled motor
Glass Reinforced Polypro Housing
Silicon Carbide Seals
Specifications:
Maximum Flow Rate: 4680gph
Maximum Shut-Off Head: 21`
Maximum Wattage: 253W
Average Wattage: 237W
Inlet/Outlet: 1.5"/1.5"
Warranty: 5-year manufacturer`s warranty
Specifications
Pressure GPH Watts
2` 4590 225
4` 4155 236
8` 3633 248
10` 3325 251
12` 3100 253
16` 2400 253
20` 660 190
The Hammerhead Hybrid:
http://www.marinedepot.com/Reeflo_H...al_Water_Pumps-Reeflo-MM2357-FIWPEPOH-vi.html
Reeflo Hammerhead Hybrid Pump (6000/4590 gph) Information
The Hammerhead Hybrid can be converted into a Hammerhead or a Barracuda.
"The Hammerhead™ is the most powerful pump in its class. This energy efficient pump is ideal for 300-500 gallon aquariums. This unit is rated for a maximum flow rate of 6000gph, a shut off head of 24 feet and maximum wattage of 355/ 3 amps. Using a 1/3 horsepower Baldor® TEFC Motor manufactured in the USA.
The Barracudaâ„¢ is our energy efficient entry-level pump for applications requiring moderate head pressure and high flow rates. Ideal applications for this unit are 180-350 gallon tanks with sump return systems requiring a minimum of 10 feet static head. This unit is rated for a maximum flow rate of 4590gph, a shut off head of 20 feet, and maximum wattage of 253 / 2 amps.
Features:
Quiet operation
Minimal heat transfer
Units are pre-wired with an 8ft cord and molded 115V plug
Low Speed
Low Wattage
Flow-biased pump
Fan-cooled motor
Specifications:
Maximum Flow Rate: 6000/4590gph
Maximum Shut-Off Head: 24/20'
Maximum Wattage: 355/253W
Average Wattage: 337/237W
Inlet/Outlet: 1.5" FNPT / 1.5" FNPT
Dimensions (L x W x H): 14.20" x 8.33" x 7.54"
Warranty: 3-year manufacturer`s warranty
The Reeflo Uno:
http://www.marinedepot.com/ReeFlo_U...al_Water_Pumps-Reeflo-MM1114-FIWPEPOT-vi.html
ReeFlo UNO Pump Information
The UNO Series was developed in response to the need for quiet, low watt draw pumps that serve the high pressure requirements of 50-200 gallon aquarium tanks. Housing is molded GLASS REINFORCED POLYPROPELENE.
Features:
Quiet operation
Minimal heat transfer
Units are pre-wired with an 8ft cord and molded 115V plug
Housing is molded GLASS REINFORCED POLYPROPELENE
Fan-cooled Motor
Specifications:
Maximum Flow Rate: 1444gph
Maximum Shut-Off Head: 23.5""
Maximum Wattage: 199W
Average Wattage: 175W
Inlet/Outlet: 1.5" FNPT / 3/4" FNPT
Dimensions (L x W x H): 15.5" x 9.1" x 9.1"
Warranty: 3-year manufacturer`s warranty
Comparable to Iwaki 55RLT
Specifications
Pressure GPH Watts
0` 1444 125
4` 1284 144
9` 1176 166
12` 1020 176
16` 786 188
20` 558 196
23` 265 199
All suggestions are welcome and greatly appreciated. I am still very much a noob and could use some sound advice.
Thanks!
