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Old 07-28-2011, 08:50 PM
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actually popcorn is a very healthy light snack :-D
clearly you arent getting the good stuff then.
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Old 10-03-2011, 12:49 AM
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So I need some input on a return pump. I want to use only one pump for this tank to run every thing with one check valve & flow control valves for skimmer, media reactors & chiller.

What does everyone think of this pump.

http://www.pondsplantsandmore.com/Ca...p/calt7500.htm
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Old 10-03-2011, 01:08 AM
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Do you have a design pic in mind of how it will plumb out with everything?
I have a monster pool/spa pump Im running on my 300 now that could easily take on several other items to tone down the flow rate....and it dosent heat up and is fairly quiet at 50-60GPM lol
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Old 10-03-2011, 01:53 AM
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No pic of what I have in mind but it will go something like this........

Return pump - check valve - OM 4-way - each port off 4-way split into 2 for a total of 8 returns ( only 4 running full at a time ) in threw back of the tank as pictured in the concept design.

Coast to coast OF - 1 1/2" drain at each end of tank - teed together to a 2" - 2" to 1" tee that will feed my 3 media reactor's - second 2" to 1" tee to feed skimmer - third 2" to 1" tee to feed chiller - end of 2" into filter sock in sump.
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Im going through your other thread trying to picture how it would all go together...
Best I can say is rate the wattage with the flow rate and spend a bit extra on the pump with a better ratio
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Old 10-03-2011, 03:18 AM
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I do have a brand new Reeflo Hammerhead pump but I don't know if it will provide enough flow for what I want to accomplish.
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Old 10-03-2011, 04:07 AM
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I do have a brand new Reeflo Hammerhead pump but I don't know if it will provide enough flow for what I want to accomplish.
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You think it will be enough there Brett? I have it running on my 165 as of tonight ( long messy story as to why ) but it doesn't really seem like it is that powerful of flow.
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Old 10-03-2011, 05:09 AM
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What's that tank plumbed in tho? all 1" and don't you have loclines? Those pumps are flow pumps not really the best choice for pressure situations...
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Old 10-03-2011, 05:22 AM
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Ya it's 1" out of the pump, then split into 1" but then goes down to 3/4" to 4 loc-lines.

So what I want to do above do you think it would work? I really want to be able to have some SPS in it.
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