A bad start

[Reef Guy]

Well finally got my mag 18 today, its all started by me testing it out in the bath tub only to see it shooting water to the ceiling and then bouncing over the tub onto the floor....so i quickly unplugged it only to grap part of the metal conductors with wethands im sure you can figure out what happened...Now I think I over tightened my bulkhead ...hopefully it doesnt break the glass....then i think i over tightened the adapter on the pump ...since i used a pair of pliars then heard that twisting plastic sound as i countinued to tighten...well hopefully everything ends up NOT leaking. That will make me happy

 

[nanoreefer22]

I still say check for cracks before you fill. Better safe than sorry. TEST IT TEST IT...lol...

I'm hoping nothing leaks cause I know you've been waiting a while to get it all set up.

-Kris

 

[Reef Guy]

dude if there ARE leaks I really dont know what I would do to/with myself so i think its safer if I DONT check for leaks

 

[Reef Guy]

well thats odd...i just retested my pump and its no longer shooting to the ceiling...only going up about 2 feet

 

[Deanos]

Odd is not good when it comes to pumps. Those things are supposed to be one of the more reliable components of a marine tank, along with lighing and heating. JMO

Dean

 

[Reef Guy]

so what is the normal height an 1800 gph pump should shoot water into the air?

 

[cali_reef]

0 - since you suppose to have a hose or pipe connected to it

Go to Reefs.org, they have manufacturer's spec for just about every pump. You can find a chart for the flow vs. head pressure in there, it should be more than 2 feet for sure.

 

[joseney21]

definitely up to the ceiling, my WP pumps shot water up to the ceiling when i tested them in the tub, i think these two pumps are in the same class (more or less)

 

[Reef Guy]

you think i would need a check valve on the return?