Chiller Question

[ZANYMASTER]

Just bought a chiller but not quite going to use it yet.A bit of a problem though.Can't quite fit a submersible pump in my custom built(CUSTOM KING) sump with so many tight baffles and not going to get it drilled,SO,can I use an external pump and use a u-tube with a strainer to get the chiller running and return it back to the sump?I would hate putting anything into my tank,aesthetics. Ideas?

 

[Solace Aquatics LLC]

Get a larger return pump and T it off. One going directly back to the tank and the other going to the chiller and then to the tank.

Then you don't have to add any additional pumps to your system or drill your setup!

 

[ZANYMASTER]

My eheim 1262 may not be strong enough.May have to get a separate pump anyway.Don't care for mag drives.

 

[Solace Aquatics LLC]

I would go for a Panworld or Reeflo Dart

 

[NYreefNoob]

i would get a external pump then if you cant fit a mj1200 in the sump or as stated a larger return pump

 

[ZANYMASTER]

Yeah,I can fit a maxijet but will it be enough flow for the chiller?I need at least 300 top 800gph

 

[NYreefNoob]

thats all i ran through my current 1\10th hp chiller

 

[pecan2phat]

Yeah,I can fit a maxijet but will it be enough flow for the chiller?I need at least 300 top 800gph

No, you will need a pressure rated pump for at least the minimum flow rate recommendation or the chiller will be ineffective for your purpose. A maxijet has almost no capability of any head pressure. do a test and plumb a maxijet to the chiller using fresh water at about the distance and height that you would have it if placed on your tank and you will see that the flow is inadequate.

 

[ZANYMASTER]

It would be pretty close like 3ft max.Maybe I'll do a quiet one around 500gph.

 

[Solace Aquatics LLC]

It would be pretty close like 3ft max.Maybe I'll do a quiet one around 500gph.

I don't think that will do the trick either, plus Quiet One pumps are notorious for a series of problems.

IMO, one new larger return pump would be the most cost effective and easiest solution.

 

[ZANYMASTER]

Sorry Leo,Short on dough so I'm limited on options.