Recent content by Poolshark

Hi guys, I just got a jbj 1/4 HP and i plumbed it inline with my return. I'm running an eheim compact 5000 rated at a max flow of 1320. Does anyone know what the head loss is on this chiller? I have an additional 4 foot head loss from the chiller to the top of my tank. The chiller requires a...

ok, what if I plumbed my chiller off my return using a "Y" and instead of spilling the output of the chiller back into my sump, added another "T" after the "Y" and bring the output of the chiller back to the same return line and up to the tank. I would be using flex hose for all of this and...

Thanks. My problem is that I dont have enough room in my sump to get a bigger pump.Im currently running a danner mag7 . The only reason the eheim works out is because its the compact model and that's the strongest they make. As for running the chiller on its own pump, there is a possibility of...

Hi, I just bought an Eheim 5000 compact which claims to pump up to 1320 gph. I plan to use it to "Y" off my return line.... one way directly to my display tank and the other through a JBJ 1/4 HP chiller and back up to my display tank through a U-tube return. Both hoses will need to travel 4 ft...

ok thanks guys... looks like Im going to stick with the 1/4.

Thank you all. My main concern is whether there will be any negative consequences from using the 1/4 HP on only 100 gallons. any thoughts? The only other option would be to send it back and get the 1/5 but I will suffer the shipping costs... Thanks Fred

Hi, I just bought a 1/4 HP jbj chiller for a 100 gallon reef tank and im worried it's too big. I've been reading things about short cycling if the chiller is too large. Note I havent hooked it up yet.(according to JBJ website its rated up to 260 gallons with a 10 degree pull down). here are...