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7391eidde · 04/13/2019, 12:09 AM

I am still piecing my 180. Looking for a pump. I am wanting a Vectra pump. What would be a good for my my Duel overflow drilled for 3/4 return. Vectra L2 or Vectra M2?

The returns are larger than the 3/4 that I have drilled on my tank. Will running a reducer do any harm to the pump?

mcgyvr · 04/13/2019, 06:37 AM

Get the bigger one for sure and dont reduce the piping..
Its a flow adjustable pump..use that feature of it..

Vinny Kreyling · 04/13/2019, 09:38 AM

FYI--
The original units noted in the manual --"they can run hot".
Raised 250 gallons to 84 degrees.

7391eidde · 04/13/2019, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcgyvr

Get the bigger one for sure and dont reduce the piping..
Its a flow adjustable pump..use that feature of it..

The output for the L2 is 1.25,so wouldn’t I have to reduce it to fit on my 3/4 bulkhead?

04/13/2019, 12:09 AM	#1
7391eidde Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lodi, CA Posts: 125	Pump CHoice I am still piecing my 180. Looking for a pump. I am wanting a Vectra pump. What would be a good for my my Duel overflow drilled for 3/4 return. Vectra L2 or Vectra M2? The returns are larger than the 3/4 that I have drilled on my tank. Will running a reducer do any harm to the pump? __________________ 55 Gallon Tall Mixed Reef

04/13/2019, 06:37 AM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Get the bigger one for sure and dont reduce the piping.. Its a flow adjustable pump..use that feature of it.. __________________ Who me?

04/13/2019, 09:38 AM	#3
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	FYI-- The original units noted in the manual --"they can run hot". Raised 250 gallons to 84 degrees. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.