Would this work as a sump pump??

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should work,but i would test and see how strong the flow is in water,might be to strong for a tank.
 
This pump should definitely be a temporary fix, they are usually used to drain actual sumps and aren't suited for long term use, they will usually burn out quickly and will also probably use a ton of electricity. Note that I'm saying USUALLY, you might find some exceptions though...and I hope Korea uses 220v or your asking for more complications than it'll be worth.
 
...first one is your basic "sump" pump...great for draining flooded areas, but if you look carefully there is probably metal parts exposed inside to the water flow as well as lube...They most definitely add heat to the water, and the duty cycle is not designed to go 100%.
I might have it wrong, but that's what to look out for in that design...

#2 is you basic magnetic drive pump. It's designed like the Danner Mag 12, you have. It probably comes in a variety of sizes and besides the electrical efficiency (Wattage used vs GPH output) it would work as a temporary fix...
Being that it is an off brand, the reliability might be questionable. Go larger in GPH rating, because off brands usually do not pump like they say...

#2 for a short term fix, but
Get that QuietOne 6000 when you can...;)

Of course, this is just my opinion, based on my personal experience...~Ben
 
dennisdeng2002;3503171; said:
I hope Korea uses 220v or your asking for more complications than it'll be worth.
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Most of Asia and Europe use 220vt for their household mains like we run 110vt here in the States....they use 220vt with alot less amperage than the 15 Amp 110vt we use...it is actually more efficient

It isn't like our 2phase 220vt Dryer/Stove/Oven outlets...;)
 
Yeah Korea uses 220 volts :D

Thanks for the info on the pumps. My wife is going to order the #2 pump for me. Even if I have to restrict my overflows a little if it's flow rate is lower. It has a higher wattage rating than the mag 12 I have now. It should work fine until I get a new replacement impellar for my mag 12 and it is only around $80. I think I will also invest in one of those quiet one pumps.
It guess it can't hurt to have too many pumps :D
 
Bassinkorea;3505167; said:
Yeah Korea uses 220 volts :D

Thanks for the info on the pumps. My wife is going to order the #2 pump for me. Even if I have to restrict my overflows a little if it's flow rate is lower. It has a higher wattage rating than the mag 12 I have now. It should work fine until I get a new replacement impellar for my mag 12 and it is only around $80. I think I will also invest in one of those quiet one pumps.
It guess it can't hurt to have too many pumps :D
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yup...no such thing as too many pumps...;)
As far as the overflows, no need to adjust them, they can only overflow the amount of water, the pump (any size), puts into the tank.
Only time you run into problems, is if the pump, can over run the capacity of the overflows.
I.E. 1500gph rated overflow and a 2500GPH pump...

1500gph rated overflow and a 1000gph pump, no problem...:D
 
Bassinkorea;3505645; said:
Good point, I'm starting to understand this whole thing now.....well slowly anyway.
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After you get yours running for a while, and see it in action, the whole thing will suddenly become crystal clear...
Took me awhile at first too.
My experience with pumps and tanks were on the commercial fishing vessels I worked on...
Big pumps (2-3 thousand gallons per minute) with their intakes under the boat from thru-hull fittings and the overflows went over the side.
Basically the same thing but the Ocean was the sump and the tanks
held 25 ton of Crab...
 
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