junglejim Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Hi all, Just need a pump for my sump tank. It's a 190L tank. Anyone know of a good pump to get for a good price? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derby Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Have a look at Wellydave in the selling section he's selling a good return pump. edit: link viewtopic.php?f=11&t=67080 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglejim Posted May 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Thanks Derby. That one is a bit pricier than I was hoping for. Would anyone recommend this one? Great price... : http://www.trademe.co.nz/home-living/ou ... 083944.htm Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinnadian Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Given that most pumps overrate their flow rate, the 1000 lph might be 800 lph at best (with zero head). Assuming you have around 1m head (distance between the sump water level and DT water level), this will reduce your available flow rate down to around 400 lph. That's ignoring that max head is usually overstated as well. So now you've got 2x turnover for your sump. That's really on the low end of desirable tank turnover. If you're trying to go cheap as possible and don't mind getting stung once or twice if a pump is crap, you could try http://www.trademe.co.nz/pets-animals/fish/pumps-filters/auction-731650201.htm. Isn't much more than the one you listed, and should give you 4-6x turnover. Can't vouch for it though. I have http://www.trademe.co.nz/pets-animals/fish/pumps-filters/auction-729464258.htm and it really kicks out the flow with no head, haven't tried it with 1m of head. It's noisy though, and you'll find this with all cheap pumps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglejim Posted May 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Thanks kinnadian. I like the look of yours but not keen on a noisy pump. How noisy is noisy? I know it's hard to quantify, but annoying noisy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinnadian Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 If you put your ear right up to the glass, it is probably as loud as someone talking normally. From more than 1 meter away it's probably as loud as someone constantly quietly humming. For some that may be quiet but for me it is near my thresh hold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglejim Posted May 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Lol, sounds it worth a shot for the price. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglejim Posted May 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 That wasn't a good idea. The pump is way overpowered for my tank. My drain can't keep up with the amount of water coming in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 What did you get? Can you turn it down or put a controller on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglejim Posted May 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 Got this: http://www.trademe.co.nz/pets-animals/f ... 650201.htm no control to turn it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 How big is the actual tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmatix Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 Ive got an eheim 1060 im going to put on trademe in as new cond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglejim Posted May 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 How much Dog? My tank is 180 L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 The 1060 is rated at 2280lph so its not going to be much or any better than the one you have. What head height does it have to pump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinnadian Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 Just put an inline ball valve on the return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglejim Posted May 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 Good idea. Would the reduced flow not stress the pump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinnadian Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 Nope. Adding an inline valve is basically the same as having a greater head to pump to, it makes no difference to the pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglejim Posted May 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 Nice one, I shall investigate. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglejim Posted May 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Nice one Kinnadian. That has sorted it. after weeks of bodging, I am now up and running with a fully functional aquarium!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinnadian Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 That's great to hear. How are you finding the humming of the pump? You can put the pump on a sponge or a neoprene mat (neoprene is what wet suits are made of, you can grab really cheap tablet cases which are made of neoprene) to put under the pump to quieten it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglejim Posted May 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Yeah, I don't think it's too bad. It's in the lounge so the telly is normally on and you can't hear it. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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