Ultra High Tech 300 gallon Discus install journal

[rbarn]

I am busy re-planning the pump room now. Stand by for a new sketchup rendering.
eliminating a couple of things, changing post drum filter sump design, simpler plumbing layout and switching back to a single Pentair i1 variable speed DC pool pump.

 

[rbarn]

Brown truck dropped this off today

Been reading the instructions. Very neat pump.

3hp permanent magnet DC motor derated by attaching a 1hp impeller to it.
Infinite speed control from 450 to 3450 rpm
4 preset buttons that can be set at any speed you want
Built in clock/timer pump speed schedule programmer - (it will automatically change pump speeds based on an internal timer)
LCD display shows both pump speed and watts being used
ultra silent and cool running and power efficient

 

[professor_rob]

Very nice set up you have there. You are using some pretty awesome gear.

Will be keeping an eye on this for inspiration although I don't know if I could justify to my partner dropping more cash on my tank.

Also a lot of the gear is very over the top for me, in a good way.


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[David R]

That pump looks amazing, so many cool toys!

 

[joe jaskot]

Any time frame as to when the tank will be up and running?

 

[akmzero]

How much did that pump run?

 

[rbarn]

$900

 

[rbarn]

Best way to think of this pump is if Reeflo made a variable speed DC Tiger Shark pump that was max flow limited to 6,500gph, but still capable of 80' head pressure.

 

[Jesseliu13]

dam dude...

 

[js302]

Fantastic set-up. Very inspiring.
If i were a Discus in captivity I know where I'd want to live.