Tunze Osmolator?

[rob020880]

Hello,
I am planning on buying an osmolator but I was wondering how far it can pump? My tank is more then 9ft away from the resevoir but the hose would be basically running on the ground and then go up 5' when it hits the tank.

Can this pump handle such a distance?

 

[rvitko]

It can handle a maximum of 9ft of head, I think it will be fine, but it only comes with 9ft of tubing and the wiring is only about 12ft. The main problem with such a long run is that the pump can need some assistance to prime, it can get air locked and needs to be tipped upside down to purge any air if the reservoir is ever run dry.