Return pump

[slandis3]

What return pump are you using?  Brand, internal, external, flow rate.I'm thinking of changing somethings around on the tank in the next few weeks. Trying to get some ideas.

[verper]

Blueline (same as PanWorld) 40 HDx like this:

http://www.championlighting.com/product.php?productid=18056&cat=485&page=1

With PanWorld badging:
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=PW-100PX-X&Category_Code=Panworld

Great pump, quiet and reliable. 

[slandis3]

Blueline (same as PanWorld) 40 HDx like this:

http://www.championlighting.com/product.php?productid=18056&cat=485&page=1

With PanWorld badging:
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=PW-100PX-X&Category_Code=Panworld

Great pump, quiet and reliable. 

Are you using 1" plumbing or are you using larger?

[slandis3]

One question i forgot, What kinda turnover rate is everyone shooting for through your sump?

[verper]

Are you using 1" plumbing or are you using larger?

I'm actually using 1.5" for the feed to the pump and 1.25" for the tank return.

[micki]

I use a blue line HD 70  http://www.championlighting.com/product.php?productid=18058&cat=485&page=1 

[Viggen]

Velocity T4 on my 90g & 1 on my 260g

rated at 1220 gph @ 4 ft

quietest pumps I have every used

The bad is it can bring in extra heat into your tank sometimes 1-3 degrees.

If you want a 2-4K gph the Dart & Snapper are hard to beat, VERY quiet!!

[JoeAyers]

Reeflo Snapper, external, returns to two sea swirls. Pump is rated at like 2600gph I figure I'm at about 1500 GPH on my 240.

It is the lowest watt pump that I could find that could still push that much water.

Joe

[slandis3]

Ok well, I had a good time at the meeting tonight but all things must come to and end right.  I will be replacing my return pump a lot sooner than expected. I got home tonight and the cord it hot and it vibrates every 5 minutes. i turned it off and let it cool and it seamed better but i can tell its not the same as before. Now im looking at 2000gph ish. I am thinking a snapper but i would like some feed back on other experience that all of you guys have.

[MechanicalEngineer]

Wow, sorry to hear that!  Let me know if I can help other than expertise!

[slandis3]

Reeflo Snapper, external, returns to two sea swirls. Pump is rated at like 2600gph I figure I'm at about 1500 GPH on my 240.

It is the lowest watt pump that I could find that could still push that much water.

Joe

what size return line are you running? How quiet is it?

[verper]

Sorry to hear that.  Those MDM / Reeflo pumps are very good.  Low wattage for the gph.  They have a 3 year warranty and great customer service.

http://www.reeflopumps.com/productoverview.html

[slandis3]

after doing some research last night on all the external pumps i could find that are saltwater safe, I am going to go with the snapper. With the cost of electricity here it will cost about $5.00 a month to run. We are also checking into some other flow options.

[JoeAyers]

what size return line are you running? How quiet is it?

I'm running 1.5" reduced to 1" before it goes into two sea swirls. It's quiter than the mag 5 I have running my skimmer so that is pretty good.

[slandis3]

Cool, i am sold on the snapper.