Finding a pump

[MHG]

I was looking to find a pump to give me 300gph (5 X an hour for 60 gallons). Some of the online calculators dont have all the pumps. I am looking at the Eheim 1260. The attached will be my setup with 3/4 inch pipe...

 

[masterswimmer]

Why is the return 'T'd' back to the sump? The Eheim 1260 only has 635 gph at zero head. With 5' of vertical head + the back pressure of the fittings, you'll only get about 400 gph at 5'. Your system should easily be able to handle that if you've got a 1" overflow.

Russ

 

[xxxAngeloxxx]

Im using a 700gph pump n that baby really does go to work plus im usin it on a 20 long gallon tank as my sump.


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[richardhmc]

the eheim 1260 is a great pump! quiet and well built

 

[MHG]

Why is the return 'T'd' back to the sump? The Eheim 1260 only has 635 gph at zero head. With 5' of vertical head + the back pressure of the fittings, you'll only get about 400 gph at 5'. Your system should easily be able to handle that if you've got a 1" overflow.

Russ

It is T'd back to adjust the flow...I prefer not to just restrict it...Rather re-direct it...

 

[masterswimmer]

If you're overflow is 1", I can guaranty you won't even be close to having to redirect/restrict the flow.

 

[MHG]

Yes, but I may want to slow it down if it is too much turnover...