Eheim 1260 or 1262 for lifereef single overflow?

jmccalip · 02/24/2006, 11:08 AM

Same as the subject. I was thinking the 1260, but would the overflow handle the 1262? Thanks

This is on a 125g with this plumbing:

skyfireblaze · 02/24/2006, 11:54 AM

I believe that the LR overflow (rated at 700 gph) should be able to handle the 1262. With 4' of head, the 1262 will be down to just under 700 gph.

IMO the ? is how much flow do you really want going through the overflow/sump? I think that in almost all cases I can think of, the 1260 would be enough pump and quite possibly the better choice between those two. I was facing the same decision a while back and actually decided to go with the 1250 (and a smaller u-tube) in order to have a lower flow rate through the sump.

smleee · 02/24/2006, 12:29 PM

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Originally posted by xchrisjb
I think that in almost all cases I can think of, the 1260 would be enough pump and quite possibly the better choice between those two.

Agreed; except he could just want more display flow without using powerheads, etc.

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sjm817 · 02/24/2006, 02:02 PM

I run a LR single and a 1260. Very nice match. The Eheim pumps put out more than you would think. I think the 1262 would be a lot for the LR to handle.

CW from the OC · 02/24/2006, 03:40 PM

I run a 1262 and it puts out a LOT more flow than the stats indicate it should. If the overflow only rates at 700 gph you may encounter trouble IMO. Better to have a safety margin than having the return pushed right to the limit and then a snail/nori/macro algae gets clogged in there and you get an overflow...

Go with the 1260.

Wryknow · 02/24/2006, 05:00 PM

Ditto that. The 1262 sucks enough water that my two over-flow system is a little noisier than I'd like.

bjdrake · 02/24/2006, 07:12 PM

I have two lifereef overflows on my 125 with a 1262 and I still use a gate valve to adjust it. A single one will handle the flow but it gets too noisy for me.

Alaskan Reefer · 02/24/2006, 08:25 PM

My 1262 puts out about 800 gph at 4' of head pressure -- don't believe the numbers Eheim underrates the pumps.

Get the 1260.

02/24/2006, 11:08 AM	#1
jmccalip Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 240	Eheim 1260 or 1262 for lifereef single overflow? Same as the subject. I was thinking the 1260, but would the overflow handle the 1262? Thanks This is on a 125g with this plumbing: Last edited by jmccalip; 02/24/2006 at 11:46 AM.

02/24/2006, 11:54 AM	#2
skyfireblaze Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 754	I believe that the LR overflow (rated at 700 gph) should be able to handle the 1262. With 4' of head, the 1262 will be down to just under 700 gph. IMO the ? is how much flow do you really want going through the overflow/sump? I think that in almost all cases I can think of, the 1260 would be enough pump and quite possibly the better choice between those two. I was facing the same decision a while back and actually decided to go with the 1250 (and a smaller u-tube) in order to have a lower flow rate through the sump. __________________ Jon Current Tank Info: 37g (24"x18"x21") - Eheim 1250 Return Pump - Deltec AP600 Skimmer - 250w MH & 2x24w T5 (Maristar) - 2 MaxiJet 1200's (for now) - Tunze Osmolator ATO

02/24/2006, 02:02 PM	#4
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	I run a LR single and a 1260. Very nice match. The Eheim pumps put out more than you would think. I think the 1262 would be a lot for the LR to handle. __________________ - Scott

02/24/2006, 03:40 PM	#5
CW from the OC Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 853	I run a 1262 and it puts out a LOT more flow than the stats indicate it should. If the overflow only rates at 700 gph you may encounter trouble IMO. Better to have a safety margin than having the return pushed right to the limit and then a snail/nori/macro algae gets clogged in there and you get an overflow... Go with the 1260. __________________ Cheers! C Dub Current Tank Info: 210 LeeMar starfire reef (7x2x2), 100 gal SoCalCreations sump, Aquacontroller 3, Geo 618 fed by Cole Parmer peri pump, ATB Large Cone , Aquatinics Constellation T5, 4 Vortecs with wireless controllers, Eheim 1262 return on a SeaSwirl

02/24/2006, 05:00 PM	#6
Wryknow Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,203	Ditto that. The 1262 sucks enough water that my two over-flow system is a little noisier than I'd like. __________________ You cannot use reason to change the opinion of a person that did not use reason to form their opinion in the first place. Current Tank Info: 65 G RR, w/ 50 G sump/refugium, DIY LED lighting, AquaMaxx CO-1 skimmer, Tunze 1073.050 return

02/24/2006, 07:12 PM	#7
bjdrake Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 229	I have two lifereef overflows on my 125 with a 1262 and I still use a gate valve to adjust it. A single one will handle the flow but it gets too noisy for me.

02/24/2006, 08:25 PM	#8
Alaskan Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Posts: 2,360	My 1262 puts out about 800 gph at 4' of head pressure -- don't believe the numbers Eheim underrates the pumps. Get the 1260. __________________ Unattended children will be given double shot espresso and a free puppy. Current Tank Info: 125g FOWLR -- Conversion Back To SPS In Progress