where to mount my return pump

[armani4o3]

i have been thinking about where to mount my return pump.. would i run into a problem if i put my pump under my sump? if i run it next to the tank it will take up my whole platform. i would like the extra space i have to serve as a work bench for testing or any other items i will need to put there while working on the tank. the pump is a reeflo hammerhead gold

 

[xxxAngeloxxx]

If its an external pump imo i would set it up next to my sump just to be on the save side.


Additected To MR =D Lol

 

[armani4o3]

what would make that safe? i was thinking about mounting it at the same spot just below the sump. all i think i would have is more head loss which it not really a problem

 

[rkaragozler]

If you re going to mount under sump make sure you put a splash shield over it, you do not want salt creep or water run off going to it, and don't forget true unions.

 

[armani4o3]

Good idea never thought about splashing water. I have true union ball valves for the whole system. The pump will also be plumbed with flex spa.

So is this a good idea?

 

[rkaragozler]

as long as you keep the water level high in the return area high you will be ok. once water level drops you will have problems. if any air gets into the pump it will not be able to prime itself. The pump you have is not self priming, which means water has to be in the volute to start.

 

[armani4o3]

Hmmm I guess ill just mount it next to the Sump less problems

 

[rkaragozler]

come on be different, lol. you asked for an opininion,
Did you ever think of adding more water volume by placing another tank underneath that one. have the 1 on top feed the bottom, do not put any baffles on the bottom sump and put the return pump on the opposite side.

 

[armani4o3]

That's a idea would have to see what I can get to fit