what return pump should I get ?

Ginzo · 01/06/2007, 12:14 PM

I'm looking for a in-sump return pump for my 120g tank.

My overflow drain is 1.5".

I'm looking for the quietest, best quality "in-sump" return pump.

So far, I've looked at the following models:

1) Eheim 1260 or 1262
2) Danner Mag-Drive 1200
3) Quiet One 6000 Water Pump

I'm also taking into consideration the following:

- Energy consumption
- Heat transfer

But the most important is it has to be quiet and of good quality (meaning it will last a long time).

No limit to my budget, I'd rather get the best and make the purchase only once.

Any suggestions ?

Hoosier Reefer · 01/06/2007, 12:25 PM

I've got a 120, and I use the Eheim 1262...... VERY quiet....... Moves lots of water from my sump to tank at a 5' head........ No noticeable extra heat........ I've used other pumps, and I like this one the best

I can't speak for how long it will last, as I've only been running it for 3 months, but I've never heard anything bad about Eheim.

Ginzo · 01/06/2007, 12:27 PM

I'm also tending towards the Eheim 1262..I've not heard one bad thing about them !

When there's a power outage..any problems restarting it after ?

Hoosier Reefer · 01/06/2007, 12:28 PM

No problems restarting that I've encountered...... I've simulated power outages several times (flood prevention), and never had a problem.

Ginzo · 01/06/2007, 12:36 PM

Great thanks !

What size is your drain from your overflow ?

Hoosier Reefer · 01/06/2007, 12:44 PM

My drain is 1", and can't feed the pump fast enough...... I've had to throttle back the pump by putting a valve in the return line to keep it from running dry !

poopsko24 · 01/06/2007, 12:46 PM

Eheim, put a valve on it if you need to slow it down.

Yinger · 01/06/2007, 12:49 PM

i use a 1262 on my 120 and it works out perfectly. I even run it through a chiller and from there into two returns. drain size is 1.5 inches

sjm817 · 01/06/2007, 01:34 PM

Eheim. 1260 or a 1262 and a ball valve to dial it back.

reeformadness · 01/06/2007, 02:54 PM

Mag Drive is nice too. I like that it has threaded intake and exhaust...so that's an option to definitely check. Threaded plumbing is nice. I've had a Mag 7 (for 75 gal) for almost a year now no problems. Quiet and low heat. I use in sump but can be used inline but that reduces flow.

sjm817 · 01/06/2007, 03:06 PM

You are very lucky to have a quiet Mag7. They are notoriously noisy pumps.

roons · 01/06/2007, 03:10 PM

mag 18 on my 120

01/06/2007, 12:14 PM	#1
Ginzo Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 754	what return pump should I get ? I'm looking for a in-sump return pump for my 120g tank. My overflow drain is 1.5". I'm looking for the quietest, best quality "in-sump" return pump. So far, I've looked at the following models: 1) Eheim 1260 or 1262 2) Danner Mag-Drive 1200 3) Quiet One 6000 Water Pump I'm also taking into consideration the following: - Energy consumption - Heat transfer But the most important is it has to be quiet and of good quality (meaning it will last a long time). No limit to my budget, I'd rather get the best and make the purchase only once. Any suggestions ?

01/06/2007, 01:34 PM	#9
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	Eheim. 1260 or a 1262 and a ball valve to dial it back. __________________ - Scott

01/06/2007, 03:06 PM	#11
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	You are very lucky to have a quiet Mag7. They are notoriously noisy pumps. __________________ - Scott

01/06/2007, 12:25 PM	#2
Hoosier Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indiana, The Great Corn Sea Posts: 89	I've got a 120, and I use the Eheim 1262...... VERY quiet....... Moves lots of water from my sump to tank at a 5' head........ No noticeable extra heat........ I've used other pumps, and I like this one the best I can't speak for how long it will last, as I've only been running it for 3 months, but I've never heard anything bad about Eheim.

01/06/2007, 12:27 PM	#3
Ginzo Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 754	I'm also tending towards the Eheim 1262..I've not heard one bad thing about them ! When there's a power outage..any problems restarting it after ?

01/06/2007, 12:28 PM	#4
Hoosier Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indiana, The Great Corn Sea Posts: 89	No problems restarting that I've encountered...... I've simulated power outages several times (flood prevention), and never had a problem.

01/06/2007, 12:36 PM	#5
Ginzo Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 754	Great thanks ! What size is your drain from your overflow ?

01/06/2007, 12:44 PM	#6
Hoosier Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indiana, The Great Corn Sea Posts: 89	My drain is 1", and can't feed the pump fast enough...... I've had to throttle back the pump by putting a valve in the return line to keep it from running dry !

01/06/2007, 12:46 PM	#7
poopsko24 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 792	Eheim, put a valve on it if you need to slow it down.

01/06/2007, 12:49 PM	#8
Yinger Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Yorba Linda Posts: 3,657	i use a 1262 on my 120 and it works out perfectly. I even run it through a chiller and from there into two returns. drain size is 1.5 inches

01/06/2007, 02:54 PM	#10
reeformadness Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 650	Mag Drive is nice too. I like that it has threaded intake and exhaust...so that's an option to definitely check. Threaded plumbing is nice. I've had a Mag 7 (for 75 gal) for almost a year now no problems. Quiet and low heat. I use in sump but can be used inline but that reduces flow.

01/06/2007, 03:10 PM	#12
roons Moved On Join Date: May 2005 Location: saugerties ,ny Posts: 1,240	mag 18 on my 120