Question on return flow.

Gimplar · 09/25/2006, 01:32 PM

Anyone know what GPH for a return pump running at 29 gal, with SQWD and 1/2" hosing, its going up a heigh or around 3 1/2'

imtheonlylp · 09/25/2006, 01:44 PM

Head Loss Calculator

not sure but i think this is where you'd find that answer

Randall_James · 09/25/2006, 02:03 PM

http://reefcentral.com/calc/hlc2.php

I would aim for around 650-750Gph Figure in about a 15% loss of flow from the SCWD, if you need it I will find the actual flow loss chart for the scwd

Aww here ya go, flow chart:
http://www.3iqventures.com/literature.html

On a side note, if you are feeding the pump directly from the display tank (and you should) the headloss calculator does not really apply as much, set the head height for 0" as the pressure of the incoming water offsets how low the pump sets in the stand for the most part

Gimplar · 09/25/2006, 02:23 PM

thanks a bunch!

09/25/2006, 01:32 PM	#1
Gimplar Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tampa Posts: 2,313	Question on return flow. Anyone know what GPH for a return pump running at 29 gal, with SQWD and 1/2" hosing, its going up a heigh or around 3 1/2' __________________ T.B.R.C. Vice President The Gimp Current Tank Info: 60 gal cube. Specializing in bryopsis and cyano propagation

09/25/2006, 01:44 PM	#2
imtheonlylp Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Columbus, Ga Posts: 465	Head Loss Calculator not sure but i think this is where you'd find that answer __________________ "Tomorrow is the only day that appeals to a lazy man" - Jimmy Lyons Current Tank Info: 75g glass, 20g sump/refugium, QueenTS200, CA2300 return pump, (2) AquaClear4000 powerheads

09/25/2006, 02:03 PM	#3
Randall_James Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,727	http://reefcentral.com/calc/hlc2.php I would aim for around 650-750Gph Figure in about a 15% loss of flow from the SCWD, if you need it I will find the actual flow loss chart for the scwd Aww here ya go, flow chart: http://www.3iqventures.com/literature.html On a side note, if you are feeding the pump directly from the display tank (and you should) the headloss calculator does not really apply as much, set the head height for 0" as the pressure of the incoming water offsets how low the pump sets in the stand for the most part __________________ "It's a dog eat dog world and I feel like I am wearing milkbone underwear"

09/25/2006, 02:23 PM	#4
Gimplar Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tampa Posts: 2,313	thanks a bunch! __________________ T.B.R.C. Vice President The Gimp Current Tank Info: 60 gal cube. Specializing in bryopsis and cyano propagation