etm vectra L1

dayne · 01/25/2016, 10:25 PM

Does any one run one from a basement sump

SoloGarth · 01/25/2016, 10:51 PM

Are you wondering if they can?
I don't own one but surely it could be used in that way. When I expand downstairs that will likely be the pump I use.

ca1ore · 01/26/2016, 05:56 AM

Lots of discussion on this topic in the long vectra thread. Pump is really designed for flow rather than pressure so you'll lose a lot depending on how many vertical feet you need to pump against.

dayne · 01/26/2016, 05:14 PM

I know they are more of a flow pump. I have 3 m1 on my closeloop and I have seen L1 running but with very little head. It moves a lot of water, I was very pleased with the flow .I have 10 ft of head from my sump.Im very happy with my m1 dead quiet and great flow

SoloGarth · 01/26/2016, 06:34 PM

Interesting. Well they are rated at 21'. But yeah Some first hand experience running them that way would be great.

ca1ore · 01/26/2016, 07:54 PM

I'm also running the M1 on a closed loop and it works really well. As a pump against pressure, I'm not so sure. If you look at the flow curves, you'll lose half of flow (maybe more, can't recall exactly) against 10 feet. Maybe still makes it a worthwhile choice.

MrsReefK · 01/26/2016, 08:19 PM

Check out the Vectra thread that's ongoing, lots of good info in there. As mentioned these pumps are built for pressure versus head. If you're looking for head pressure, Iwakis are great pumps - just energy suckers.

SoloGarth · 01/26/2016, 09:20 PM

Yeah that's the problem isn't it? An energy efficient high head pump is needed.

dayne · 01/27/2016, 12:19 AM

I am already using a bluline70 .Before that a Barcuda want quieter and less power draw

01/25/2016, 10:25 PM	#1
dayne Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: to canada Posts: 56	etm vectra L1 Does any one run one from a basement sump

01/25/2016, 10:51 PM	#2
SoloGarth Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Otis, MA Posts: 1,126	Are you wondering if they can? I don't own one but surely it could be used in that way. When I expand downstairs that will likely be the pump I use. __________________ 120G Miracles Starfire SPS system Calcium Rx, Bio Pellets, Radions and Gyres My Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2549420

01/26/2016, 05:56 AM	#3
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	Lots of discussion on this topic in the long vectra thread. Pump is really designed for flow rather than pressure so you'll lose a lot depending on how many vertical feet you need to pump against. __________________ Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs

01/26/2016, 06:34 PM	#5
SoloGarth Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Otis, MA Posts: 1,126	Interesting. Well they are rated at 21'. But yeah Some first hand experience running them that way would be great. __________________ 120G Miracles Starfire SPS system Calcium Rx, Bio Pellets, Radions and Gyres My Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2549420

01/26/2016, 07:54 PM	#6
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	I'm also running the M1 on a closed loop and it works really well. As a pump against pressure, I'm not so sure. If you look at the flow curves, you'll lose half of flow (maybe more, can't recall exactly) against 10 feet. Maybe still makes it a worthwhile choice. __________________ Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs

01/26/2016, 05:14 PM	#4
dayne Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: to canada Posts: 56	I know they are more of a flow pump. I have 3 m1 on my closeloop and I have seen L1 running but with very little head. It moves a lot of water, I was very pleased with the flow .I have 10 ft of head from my sump.Im very happy with my m1 dead quiet and great flow

01/26/2016, 08:19 PM	#7
MrsReefK Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 981	Check out the Vectra thread that's ongoing, lots of good info in there. As mentioned these pumps are built for pressure versus head. If you're looking for head pressure, Iwakis are great pumps - just energy suckers.

01/26/2016, 09:20 PM	#8
SoloGarth Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Otis, MA Posts: 1,126	Yeah that's the problem isn't it? An energy efficient high head pump is needed. __________________ 120G Miracles Starfire SPS system Calcium Rx, Bio Pellets, Radions and Gyres My Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2549420

01/27/2016, 12:19 AM	#9
dayne Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: to canada Posts: 56	I am already using a bluline70 .Before that a Barcuda want quieter and less power draw