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06/01/2011, 11:07 AM | #1 |
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Sump Pump Rookie
HI all! How do you pick a pump for your sump? I am setting up a DIY 30 gallon sump to go underneath my 46 gallon bowfront display. If the pump does to many gph won't the tank overflow? How do i pick the right pump/.. what is the right pump? Thanks
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06/01/2011, 11:20 AM | #2 |
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depends on the capacity of your overflow. this can help.
http://reefcentral.com/index.php/dra...flow-size-calc you need to post more information about what you want to do with the tank and the specifics of your overflow. |
06/01/2011, 03:05 PM | #3 |
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The nice thing about all centrifugal pumps is that you can put a valve on it and slow down the flow if need be. IT will not hurt the pump to do this. Now getting a pump close to the correct size is best, but you might have to slow it down a little.
With that said, on a 46 gallon dt, I would only look at 250-400 gph going through the sump. So I would suggest a Quite one 3000 pump or a mag 5 pump. Kim
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