Making a sump for my goldfish 55 gallon tank. Can anyone recommend any good pumps that i could use that arent too pricy? I would like one that the flow can be adjusted maybe around 50-150 bucks
Help with pump that goes from basement to main floor.
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It would be helpful to know the distance from the location of the pump in the basement and the height of the tank and also if it will be a straight shot from the sump to the main tank. Include any elbows or turns you may need if it isn't a straight line.
Hello; You will need to know the height above the pump. If it is 8ft as in the diagram, then the pump will have to have the power to push water at least that much. I think it is called "head pressure" or maybe "head height". The diameter of the pipe may also make a difference. It may take more power to lift a 3/4 inch pipe full then a 1/2 inch pipe full.
Once you get the lift capacity then the flow rate at that height likely will have to be figured.
Once you get the lift capacity then the flow rate at that height likely will have to be figured.
The total high would be 13 feet. what do you think would best 1/2 or 3/4? I havent decided on anything yet
Hello; first this is something I have not tried so my comments need to be taken with lots of grains of salt. If someone with actual experience chimes in, then drop me like my X-wives did.
I would think the larger tube size might have an advantage in that that same flow rate ought to be possible at lower internal pressure. My guess is you may be stuck with what ever he pump that can push 13 feet is rated for.
At 13' head ( which is actually more with elbows) you will loose a tremendous amount of flow from your pump. I just got a jebao dct 15000 that pushes 3900 gph at 0 head but would flow less than half that at 13'. The outlet can fit from 1/2" to 2" id hose or pipe. I think a larger line will actually give you better flow than a smaller line because it is less restricted by friction. Think in terms of putting a nozzle on a hose, the water comes out with more pressure but the flow is actually reduced. The size and number of drains will also be an important consideration. You obviously don't need more flow than the drain setup can handle. The jebao pumps are inexpensive and have multiple settings and either the 12000 or 15000 would work. Both are well under $150. If you opted to elevate your sump in the basement you could reduce some of the head and get better performance.
Check out the Jebao DCP pumps. They are the newer version (actually two versions newer) of the DCT. They have much better adjustability than the DCT pumps. They are supposed to be quieter too, but I've never had a DCT pump to compare. I think you could get by with an 8000 or 12000 model, but you will need to check the pump curves to make sure what it can pump at 13'. Also, larger line is definitely better for the best flow. However, keep in mind that the volume of that larger line will backflow into the sump when the power is turned off.