Gen X 40 Mak 4 pump.....

sentencedme · 04/08/2008, 08:03 PM

Can I put a ball valve on the 3/4" return from this pump...will it affect its performance????

sentencedme · 04/08/2008, 08:27 PM

Will it bust in other words????

turtleman9100 · 04/09/2008, 04:43 AM

It depend. Whaat are you trying to do with the ball valve? Are you getting too much output from your pump for your overflows?

sentencedme · 04/09/2008, 07:31 AM

I think I will....(haven't set up yet). I know you can squeeze about 600< gph per 3/4" return x2 1200 with a good drain system. The one I have has small holes drilled randomly around the drain 1" pvc. Looks like a PVC cane....goes right up to the top of the megaflow. Is the draining affected at all by this set up or the flow is always the same no matter how it is set up??? newbie question

sentencedme · 04/09/2008, 07:34 AM

gen x pcx 40 puts out 1190 gph and at 3.3'@1140. One more question...do I have to drill the side of the 30 gallon glass sump (straight pvc connection to the pump) or can I create a couple of elbows and go over the edge of the glass????

04/08/2008, 08:03 PM	#1
sentencedme Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alsip, illinois Posts: 535	Gen X 40 Mak 4 pump..... Can I put a ball valve on the 3/4" return from this pump...will it affect its performance????

04/09/2008, 04:43 AM	#3
turtleman9100 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 570	It depend. Whaat are you trying to do with the ball valve? Are you getting too much output from your pump for your overflows? __________________ Let's make better mistakes tomorrow....................... Current Tank Info: 150 gallon tall mixed reef, 1/2 HP Chiller, Bubble King Mini 180, GEO 818cr

04/08/2008, 08:27 PM	#2
sentencedme Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alsip, illinois Posts: 535	Will it bust in other words????

04/09/2008, 07:31 AM	#4
sentencedme Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alsip, illinois Posts: 535	I think I will....(haven't set up yet). I know you can squeeze about 600< gph per 3/4" return x2 1200 with a good drain system. The one I have has small holes drilled randomly around the drain 1" pvc. Looks like a PVC cane....goes right up to the top of the megaflow. Is the draining affected at all by this set up or the flow is always the same no matter how it is set up??? newbie question

04/09/2008, 07:34 AM	#5
sentencedme Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alsip, illinois Posts: 535	gen x pcx 40 puts out 1190 gph and at 3.3'@1140. One more question...do I have to drill the side of the 30 gallon glass sump (straight pvc connection to the pump) or can I create a couple of elbows and go over the edge of the glass????