Help with head?

[craigwmiller]

Not quite sure how to phrase that subject while making it as comical (yet appropriate) as possible....

Anyways, I'm looking for experience someone has with specific pumps running in a high-head environment. Specifically 12.5' vertical, 24' spaflex hose, 2 ball valves, no 90's, no T's. (so let's call it 15-18' of dynamic head). output into tank is 1", but some of the flex/connection might be 1.5".


I currently have tried a Speedwave DC-10000, and it's getting about 300 gallons/hour, and it's not too happy about it. Ideally it would be something in the 1000-1500 gallons/hour range at head.


I am curious to know feedback on someone using:

- DC-12000 (Waveline or Jebao) (24V DC is my preference)
- Sedra KSP-20000
- Lifegard Aquatics Quiet One 9000

Something else good you recommend? (internal pump only please)

(also, something in Edmonton (used or new) available/in-stock, or shippable to Edmonton by say Tuesday/Wednesday?)


Thanks!
Craig