Best return pump to pair with an Eshopps PF-1200 overflow

degibson84 · 03/01/2013, 05:57 PM

I will be running a PF-1200 overflow manufacture suggested 1000gph flow rate. I will have about 63 inches of head loss and want a pump that doesn't use a ton of power

reeftivo · 03/01/2013, 06:34 PM

water blaster HY2000 $100+

or cheaper option-Tunze 1073.020-around $90

the tunze has an intake adjustment on the front so you can adjust the flow.

The water blaster would need a inline ball or gate valve off the pump to adjust flow

tunze is at around 30 watts and the WB is a little less (mid 20s)

good luck with your choices

degibson84 · 03/01/2013, 06:37 PM

the water blaster would be too small wont it? only 550gph before headloss

azjohnny · 03/01/2013, 06:47 PM

you will need a pump capable of 1500 gph at 0 ft of head and install a ball valve after the pump to fine tune the flow

degibson84 · 03/01/2013, 06:49 PM

any recommendations on an energy efficient pump at that rating?

degibson84 · 03/03/2013, 03:36 PM

anyone one have good options?

azjohnny · 03/03/2013, 03:44 PM

Sicce and Waterblaster would be my 2 choices for that amount of flow

naka · 03/03/2013, 04:07 PM

ATB Flowstar 1500

ajsvmax · 03/03/2013, 06:56 PM

wouldn't flow be determined by the rate of the overflow inlet?

degibson84 · 03/03/2013, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajsvmax

wouldn't flow be determined by the rate of the overflow inlet?

according to Eshopps the overflow can handle 1000gph

degibson84 · 03/16/2013, 05:05 PM

any other ideas

degibson84 · 03/18/2013, 04:21 PM

anyone????

Bigcefa · 03/18/2013, 04:50 PM

Hate to say this but no way no how that box can handle 1000gph, I have one installed on my frag tank with a mag 5 and it can barely keep up with it full open I have to throttle it back

degibson84 · 03/18/2013, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigcefa

Hate to say this but no way no how that box can handle 1000gph, I have one installed on my frag tank with a mag 5 and it can barely keep up with it full open I have to throttle it back

im just basing off of what the manufacturer states for this model

Bigcefa · 03/18/2013, 08:38 PM

I know they state that but I'm just letting you know it can't come close to handling that, I'd think about buying a bigger model if you want to use a bigger return pump

degibson84 · 03/19/2013, 03:25 AM

what would you recommend flow wise

Bigcefa · 03/19/2013, 09:35 AM

What size is your tank

degibson84 · 03/19/2013, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigcefa

what size is your tank

220

degibson84 · 03/22/2013, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigcefa

I know they state that but I'm just letting you know it can't come close to handling that, I'd think about buying a bigger model if you want to use a bigger return pump

how much do you think they can handle

degibson84 · 03/24/2013, 10:15 AM

I think i am going with a speedwave DC-5000

03/01/2013, 05:57 PM	#1
degibson84 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 2,393	Best return pump to pair with an Eshopps PF-1200 overflow I will be running a PF-1200 overflow manufacture suggested 1000gph flow rate. I will have about 63 inches of head loss and want a pump that doesn't use a ton of power Last edited by degibson84; 03/01/2013 at 06:40 PM.

03/01/2013, 06:34 PM	#2
reeftivo Skim junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: chino, CA Posts: 3,417	water blaster HY2000 $100+ or cheaper option-Tunze 1073.020-around $90 the tunze has an intake adjustment on the front so you can adjust the flow. The water blaster would need a inline ball or gate valve off the pump to adjust flow tunze is at around 30 watts and the WB is a little less (mid 20s) good luck with your choices __________________ I told you not to be stupid you moron!(Stern) Current Tank Info: 60 gal cube/20g tideline sump-mixed reef, Aquamaxx c-tech Ca Rx, Akula 160 skimmer, paxbellum N18, mitras LX7 lighting with T-5s, apex controller

03/01/2013, 06:37 PM	#3
degibson84 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 2,393	the water blaster would be too small wont it? only 550gph before headloss

03/01/2013, 06:47 PM	#4
azjohnny Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gold Canyon Posts: 2,914	you will need a pump capable of 1500 gph at 0 ft of head and install a ball valve after the pump to fine tune the flow

03/01/2013, 06:49 PM	#5
degibson84 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 2,393	any recommendations on an energy efficient pump at that rating?

03/03/2013, 03:36 PM	#6
degibson84 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 2,393	anyone one have good options?

03/03/2013, 03:44 PM	#7
azjohnny Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gold Canyon Posts: 2,914	Sicce and Waterblaster would be my 2 choices for that amount of flow

03/03/2013, 04:07 PM	#8
naka Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,544	ATB Flowstar 1500

03/03/2013, 06:56 PM	#9
ajsvmax Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Macedon, NY Posts: 9	wouldn't flow be determined by the rate of the overflow inlet?

03/16/2013, 05:05 PM	#11
degibson84 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 2,393	any other ideas

03/18/2013, 04:21 PM	#12
degibson84 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 2,393	anyone????

03/18/2013, 04:50 PM	#13
Bigcefa Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 843	Hate to say this but no way no how that box can handle 1000gph, I have one installed on my frag tank with a mag 5 and it can barely keep up with it full open I have to throttle it back

03/18/2013, 08:38 PM	#15
Bigcefa Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 843	I know they state that but I'm just letting you know it can't come close to handling that, I'd think about buying a bigger model if you want to use a bigger return pump

03/19/2013, 03:25 AM	#16
degibson84 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 2,393	what would you recommend flow wise

03/19/2013, 09:35 AM	#17
Bigcefa Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 843	What size is your tank

03/24/2013, 10:15 AM	#20
degibson84 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 2,393	I think i am going with a speedwave DC-5000