pump info for a friend

[reefburnaby]

Hi,

1HP...geeze...that would work but the amount of power a 1HP motor burns is...insane. We are talking about 8.5 amps here. :eek: In comparison, a Mag 12 draws about 1 amp.

Pool pumps are not usually saltwater compatible and they can have metal parts in contact with the water.

I would say that you'll need two seperate pumps for the plumbing and the skimmer. If the system isn't running yet, IMHO, I would wait and save enough money to get proper equipment for the reef. For flow, a Mag 5 or 7 will be sufficient for a 55. Then, you need to ask around to see what kind of a pump would drive the skimmer optimally - a Mag 7 or 9.5 may be good starting point.

- Victor.