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CW from the OC · 04/14/2006, 11:32 AM

Hhmm, I have the 3/4's and I recall the SS people telling me a couple of months ago that the max flow is something a bit above 800 GPH (860?). 1 inch is quite a bit bigger than 3/4, so I'd guestimate 1400 or 1500 with no trouble.

I did run a single 3/4 for a short time with an Eheim 1262 driving it. I think the Eheim is about 1000 GPH at no head. It made a very powerfut jet, and it blew sand around the tank. So maxing them out is not the best option if you have a DSB.

I guessed wrong, from the Sea Swirl website: Flow Rate of One Inch Model - 1150 GPH

I wonder if that is lowballed some.

04/14/2006, 11:32 AM	#7
CW from the OC Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 853	Hhmm, I have the 3/4's and I recall the SS people telling me a couple of months ago that the max flow is something a bit above 800 GPH (860?). 1 inch is quite a bit bigger than 3/4, so I'd guestimate 1400 or 1500 with no trouble. I did run a single 3/4 for a short time with an Eheim 1262 driving it. I think the Eheim is about 1000 GPH at no head. It made a very powerfut jet, and it blew sand around the tank. So maxing them out is not the best option if you have a DSB. I guessed wrong, from the Sea Swirl website: Flow Rate of One Inch Model - 1150 GPH I wonder if that is lowballed some. __________________ Cheers! C Dub Current Tank Info: 210 LeeMar starfire reef (7x2x2), 100 gal SoCalCreations sump, Aquacontroller 3, Geo 618 fed by Cole Parmer peri pump, ATB Large Cone , Aquatinics Constellation T5, 4 Vortecs with wireless controllers, Eheim 1262 return on a SeaSwirl