Any negatives to backpressuring an Eheim 1260?

torero500 · 12/15/2009, 09:57 PM

Because of future build considerations that might include adding a chiller next summer, I have to get a return pump a little bigger than I really need. I will have to install a gate valve on the return line to throttle back the Eheim 1260. What effect does that have on that pump? Does it run louder, wear it out quicker, allow it to run at less wattage?

Makenna · 12/15/2009, 11:22 PM

With the valve on the output side of the pump there should be no concerns. I have run a few of these for years like this just as you are describing.

HTH.

cerobbins · 12/15/2009, 11:27 PM

I also do the same. no problems.

PowermanKW · 12/16/2009, 05:11 AM

It does not do anything piping, tubing, chillers, equipment and head does not do. Throttling does not harm a pump. Plugging it in does.

pugmommie · 12/16/2009, 05:41 AM

I've have the same pump and have ball value on return line, just like you are doing. It has been running for almost a year with no problem. Great pump.

12/15/2009, 09:57 PM	#1
torero500 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 289	Any negatives to backpressuring an Eheim 1260? Because of future build considerations that might include adding a chiller next summer, I have to get a return pump a little bigger than I really need. I will have to install a gate valve on the return line to throttle back the Eheim 1260. What effect does that have on that pump? Does it run louder, wear it out quicker, allow it to run at less wattage?

12/15/2009, 11:27 PM	#3
cerobbins Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 351	I also do the same. no problems. __________________ ~ Chris Current Tank Info: 34g Solana

12/16/2009, 05:11 AM	#4
PowermanKW Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,083	It does not do anything piping, tubing, chillers, equipment and head does not do. Throttling does not harm a pump. Plugging it in does. __________________ 90g RR SPS dominate. WM K2 skimmer /red nw. 60g fuge/sump. Upgraded Coralife Pro 250w w/ dual Galaxy and 14K Phoenix with 2x96 SPS dual actinic. Apex controller with WXM and two MP40s. Herbie overflow. Now running Warner Marine EcoBAK bio pellets.

12/15/2009, 11:22 PM	#2
Makenna Moved On Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 243	With the valve on the output side of the pump there should be no concerns. I have run a few of these for years like this just as you are describing. HTH.

12/16/2009, 05:41 AM	#5
pugmommie Griffy Lover Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Crestview, Fl Posts: 383	I've have the same pump and have ball value on return line, just like you are doing. It has been running for almost a year with no problem. Great pump.