Sump pumps

[Dixon81]

I have also heard alof of good things about magdrive pumps also.

 

[Kainn]

http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4587+4604&pcatid=4604

They are on sale also

Hmmm, think I might get this one and go with ya get what ya pay for here. Even if it does cost a bit more.

Is the 1260 enough for a 135 of should I go with the 1262?

 

[Bee0912]

http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4587+4604&pcatid=4604

They are on sale also

I would go with the Mag 18 for that coin.

(I do not have a Mag drive pump but I plan on it some day)

 

[bubbles21476]

Flow rate!!!! this is the most important thing about pumps. There is a big difference between the eheim 1260 at ~ 640 gph and a mag drive 18 at nearly 1600 gph at 0' . huge differnece in electricity consumption. what is the size of the tank?

 

[bubbles21476]

oh i just saw the size of the tank.. I good estimate for flow rate is 5x the size of the tank. the 1260 is too small as previously stated.

 

[bubbles21476]

I am runnning a mag 16 for 250 gallon tank, on my 150 is a mag 9

 

[bubbles21476]

I have to clear about 68" of height, the flow rate reduces the higher you need to clear, Additionally I keep a stop valve closed to give alittle back pressure on the pump as I was told it helps with its effeciency and longevity.

 

[bubbles21476]

the eheim 1262 is comparable to the mag 9. I love the eheim 1260, I use it to run my chiller. so quite and much more energy efficient!!!

 

[Kainn]

Saw the rate chages as ya go higher. It's about 3-4 feet to my tank. Guessing I will need 1000+ GPH minimum. Back to researching.

 

[Kainn]

Mag 18 is about 1350 GPH at 48". Hows the nosie on a Mag 18? I've read they are a noisier pump. As I said earlier this will be in my TV room. Quiet one 6000 is 1200 GPH at 48" and about $40 cheaper.