return pump

[Fireworm]

I need to get a smaller return pump. I have a mag 9.5 now, but I think it is to much flow through the sump. If anyone is interested in it let me know.

 

[Nagle]

I could use another one. What do you want for it?

 

[Fireworm]

one million dollars...... not sure yet. I will let you know. I have to see what I can find out there to fit my plumbing. Unless you have a smaller one that you are not using???

 

[Nagle]

um I have a maxi-jet 1200.

 

[Fireworm]

nope... thats not going to work for me.

 

[JCR's Reef]

I have a mag 7. I think a paid $45 for it.

 

[Adkins.its]

Re: return pump

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15369468#post15369468 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Fireworm
I need to get a smaller return pump. I have a mag 9.5 now, but I think it is to much flow through the sump. If anyone is interested in it let me know.

Why couldn't you just run a by pass valve on the the return line?

 

[sedor]

Ya I would just put a valve on the line as well. You can always turn a pump down, but its pretty hard to make one pump harder if you ever need it.

 

[Fireworm]

I have it feeding my TLF reactor, just seems like it is to big.

That, and I think it is putting to much flow in my sump, not letting my skimmer work to its full potential.

 

[Adkins.its]

You should post a pick of what you are talking about. The way it sounds though, directly off the return on the pump T it of and run a down tube off of that back down into the water in sump. Between the T and and the down tube put in a ball valve. Then you can regulate your output flow of the pump. More closed ball valve=more flow. More open ball valve=less flow. That way can you control your flow without putting any strain on your pump.

 

[Adkins.its]

Like this:

 

[Fireworm]

I used to have a similar set up in my 90g.

 

[Adkins.its]

Oh ok. well just thought that may help so you didnt have to get a different pump.

 

[mojo~]

lol, I never thought of plumbing in my bathtub........ do you think the little lady would mind me making the tub into a fuge. hehehe. use the toilet tank as a ATO too. its endless really.

jk