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lat0403 · 02/26/2007, 12:48 AM

I'm going to use melev's example of a closed loop, but I want more returns. The tank is a 33L (48x13x13). If I used a mag 5, on paper, it would turn the tank over 15 times an hour. Do the spread out returns slow that down, though? Would a mag 7 do it or would I just be better off with two seperate pumps, one at each end?

Also, is the Mag my best choice here? The tank's going to be in my living room, so I'd like it to be as quiet as possible.

I hope that all makes sense, because I have no idea what I'm talking about. Any help would be much appreciated!

02/26/2007, 12:48 AM	#1
lat0403 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 220	Pump for a closed loop? I'm going to use melev's example of a closed loop, but I want more returns. The tank is a 33L (48x13x13). If I used a mag 5, on paper, it would turn the tank over 15 times an hour. Do the spread out returns slow that down, though? Would a mag 7 do it or would I just be better off with two seperate pumps, one at each end? Also, is the Mag my best choice here? The tank's going to be in my living room, so I'd like it to be as quiet as possible. I hope that all makes sense, because I have no idea what I'm talking about. Any help would be much appreciated!