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Unread 08/30/2008, 08:42 PM   #1
kzickovich
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sequence barracuda

Well I finally got my sump and refugium running in my basement I'm using a reeflo sequence barracuda pump to bring the water back upstairs and I have it about half way chocked back per ball valve. I just checked the set-up and the pump is getting hot to the touch. Do these pumps heat up like that or do I have it chocked back to much? I'm just worried about burning up my pump.


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Unread 08/30/2008, 10:12 PM   #2
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I'd be concerned too. I wouldn't run it hot unless it's explicitly designed for that.


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Unread 08/31/2008, 12:00 AM   #3
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Mine was hot to the point that I could keep my hand on it for about 10 seconds before hot became discomfort. Sorry, this is the only way I can describe it...


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Unread 08/31/2008, 09:10 AM   #4
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Hop that's about what I'm seeing to, so this is normal?


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Unread 08/31/2008, 10:25 AM   #5
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That would be normal


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