Laguna Max-Flo

Mr. Fish · 08/06/2012, 03:08 PM

I will either be getting a Laguna Max-Flo 2900 or 2400 for a return pump for my 250 gallon. I will drill the back of my tank for the two returns, but I need to know what size of holes. It says the outlet size is Universal "Click-Fit" hose coupling 3/4", 1" & 1-1/4". I assume drilling the holes to accommodate 1-1/4" would give me the best performance correct?

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sirreal63 · 08/06/2012, 03:15 PM

Correct.

daplatapus · 08/06/2012, 06:04 PM

Great pump by the way. I've been using the 2900 on my 77 gal DT and 80 gal basement sump for almost a year. I figure I'm flowing 12-1400 gph after 12' of head. I was even able to glue pvc right on to the quick connect that comes with the pump

planedoc · 08/06/2012, 06:19 PM

I have the 2400 on my 240 ga. I ran 1" 1/4 out of pump into a Y. I put ruducers down to 1" after the Y and ran 1" up and into tank were I split each line into two 3/4 " lok lines. Works great. You can see by ball valve I have it throttled back a little. It's amazing how much water it pumps only using 100 watts.

aldiaz33 · 08/09/2012, 03:43 PM

Great pump and yes, the larger plumbing is the way to go; less friction = more flow.

It looks like they are coming out with a new ("Next Generation") line of pumps with some increased efficiency. Check out this site that appears to be selling the older models at a discount (the newer models are towards the top of the page):

http://www.azponds.com/New_webpages/...s_Classic.html

Mr. Fish · 08/09/2012, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aldiaz33

Great pump and yes, the larger plumbing is the way to go; less friction = more flow.

It looks like they are coming out with a new ("Next Generation") line of pumps with some increased efficiency. Check out this site that appears to be selling the older models at a discount (the newer models are towards the top of the page):

http://www.azponds.com/New_webpages/...s_Classic.html

Well you just saved me $70, thanks for the link! I wonder if the "next generation" model is worth it?

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planedoc · 08/09/2012, 04:08 PM

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000HA...dir_mdp_mobile

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=250862014888&siteId=0&isClassified=false

planedoc · 08/09/2012, 04:13 PM

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...assified=false

Mr. Fish · 08/20/2012, 04:52 PM

I bought a 2900. Just got it today and had to remove the cage since there was a packing peanut in the pump. I'm not sure I put the cage back on correctly.

Also how can I attach PVC to the pump?

Not sure it's all the way together.

How can I attach PVC to this?

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aldiaz33 · 09/07/2012, 10:01 AM

I attached flexible pond tubing to the quick connect barb, then to a Male Pipe Thead barb, then to PVC Female Pipe Thread x Slip fitting.

Basically just transition from flex pond tubing to PVC via barbed fittings.

08/06/2012, 03:08 PM	#1
Mr. Fish Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 828	Laguna Max-Flo I will either be getting a Laguna Max-Flo 2900 or 2400 for a return pump for my 250 gallon. I will drill the back of my tank for the two returns, but I need to know what size of holes. It says the outlet size is Universal "Click-Fit" hose coupling 3/4", 1" & 1-1/4". I assume drilling the holes to accommodate 1-1/4" would give me the best performance correct? Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2

08/06/2012, 03:15 PM	#2
sirreal63 Go Spurs Go!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meadowlakes Texas Posts: 13,357	Correct. __________________ Jack No One has ever been seriously injured by using the search function. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. Current Tank Info: Reefing the Pentagon.

08/06/2012, 06:04 PM	#3
daplatapus Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Port Alberni, B.C., Canada Posts: 895	Great pump by the way. I've been using the 2900 on my 77 gal DT and 80 gal basement sump for almost a year. I figure I'm flowing 12-1400 gph after 12' of head. I was even able to glue pvc right on to the quick connect that comes with the pump __________________ 130 lbs Tonga LR, GFO and Carbon reactors, Tunze ozmolator ATO, 2- 20 gal QT tanks, Current Tank Info: 80 gal display 48L X 24H X16D, 2 MP-40's, Odyssea 2-250W MH 4-HO T-5 Actinic's, 80 lbs Aragonite sand, 4 - 150W titanium heaters, Reeflo Baracuda return pump, 150gal sump, Filter Guys Reef Miser 6 stage + 1 Dual RO/DI, LifeReef 48" Skimmer

08/06/2012, 06:19 PM	#4
planedoc Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 535	I have the 2400 on my 240 ga. I ran 1" 1/4 out of pump into a Y. I put ruducers down to 1" after the Y and ran 1" up and into tank were I split each line into two 3/4 " lok lines. Works great. You can see by ball valve I have it throttled back a little. It's amazing how much water it pumps only using 100 watts.

08/09/2012, 03:43 PM	#5
aldiaz33 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 73	Great pump and yes, the larger plumbing is the way to go; less friction = more flow. It looks like they are coming out with a new ("Next Generation") line of pumps with some increased efficiency. Check out this site that appears to be selling the older models at a discount (the newer models are towards the top of the page): http://www.azponds.com/New_webpages/...s_Classic.html

08/09/2012, 04:08 PM	#7
planedoc Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 535	http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000HA...dir_mdp_mobile http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=250862014888&siteId=0&isClassified=false

08/09/2012, 04:13 PM	#8
planedoc Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 535	http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...assified=false

08/20/2012, 04:52 PM	#9
Mr. Fish Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 828	I bought a 2900. Just got it today and had to remove the cage since there was a packing peanut in the pump. I'm not sure I put the cage back on correctly. Also how can I attach PVC to the pump? Not sure it's all the way together. How can I attach PVC to this? Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2

09/07/2012, 10:01 AM	#10
aldiaz33 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 73	I attached flexible pond tubing to the quick connect barb, then to a Male Pipe Thead barb, then to PVC Female Pipe Thread x Slip fitting. Basically just transition from flex pond tubing to PVC via barbed fittings.