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Brandon5555 03-27-2012 10:47 PM

Big Pump?
 
Hey, havent been on for a while but I have a dilemma. I have a new (and very pricey) filtration system. Can anybody recommend a saltwater rated magdrive pump that has 50 psi, and can pump 16 feet of head? The filter filters down to 10 microns so this pump needs to be significant.

sphelps 03-27-2012 11:09 PM

50psi is equivalent to about 120 ft of head. The only pump that comes to mind that is even close to that is the reeflo tiger shark which can do 84' of head but to run such a pump just to filter you aquarium water makes about as much sense as writing a book on how to read.

Brandon5555 03-27-2012 11:12 PM

thats what the champs at chinook pumps told me. Look at it this way, I have 2 filters, each has 3 cartridges, 100um, 50, 20, 10. I need to pump either from my sump, through them, and back to the tank, or back to the sump.

MarkoD 03-27-2012 11:13 PM

what kind of filter is this? and why do you need it?

Brandon5555 03-27-2012 11:16 PM

its hard to explain, its a series of pressure canisters put simply. My boss wants me to try beefier filtration so we know if its good to use in our showroom.

Brandon5555 03-27-2012 11:17 PM

You'll never find this filter on the shelf in a pet store.

sphelps 03-27-2012 11:17 PM

If it's just a micron filter then just use a filter sock, they come in different sizes, even 10 micron if you insist on using something so fine.

sphelps 03-27-2012 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brandon5555 (Post 698363)
You'll never find this filter on the shelf in a pet store.

Sounds like house hold water filter. There's a reason why it's not on any shelves retaining to this purpose. I think you need to research some realistic options, that filter will serve no purpose.

Brandon5555 03-28-2012 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sphelps (Post 698365)
Sounds like house hold water filter. There's a reason why it's not on any shelves retaining to this purpose. I think you need to research some realistic options, that filter will serve no purpose.

Totally different. And being that this a 1000 dollar unit theres no goin back. all it needs is a pump

Brandon5555 03-28-2012 01:12 AM

If you saw it you would think different. Its made for fish farms...


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