Equipment - Sump Pumps

Print Page | Close Window

Sump Pumps

Printed From: Utah Reefs
Category: Specialized Discussion
Forum Name: Equipment
Forum Description: This is the place to ask question about reef equipment.
URL: http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=54
Printed Date: April 28 2024 at 4:17pm
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 12.03 - http://www.webwizforums.com

Topic: Sump Pumps

Posted By: GonZo
Subject: Sump Pumps
Date Posted: September 17 2002 at 9:22am

Any one have recommendations for what to look for in a sump pump as well as good (great) brands to look at? Also, how do I measure how big of a pump to get?

Cortney

Replies:

Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: September 17 2002 at 12:59pm

I don't have a preference on brands. But I do recommend the largest pump you can fit into your sump. When in doubt, add more water flow. But ask others and see what they think.

Adam

-------------
Come to a meeting, they�re fun!

Posted By: Ryan Willden
Date Posted: September 17 2002 at 9:47pm

I know a place online where you can get Rio Pumps for a GREAT price. E-mail me, and I'll give you the info.

Rio's are my brand of choice. They work great!

Ryan Willden

Posted By: DutchDude
Date Posted: September 18 2002 at 11:18am

The question is really - how much water do you want to move? Then you need to decide if you want the pump to sit in the water (like my SEN) and have it heat up the water - or if you want to drill a hole in the side of your sump.

I really like my SEN900's (even though I had to replace a little part after a year). They are around $70 which is a great value for the money. I have one on my sump and one on my skimmer.

http://www.exoticfish.com/waterpumps.html">http://www.exoticfish.com/waterpumps.html

http://www.championlighting.com/e/env/0001-362358-739066249-242640752-3084-1t080/Products/Pumps/pumps.html?link=/Products/Pumps/sen.html">http://www.championlighting.com/e/env/0001-362358-739066249-242640752-3084-1t080/Products/Pumps/pumps.html?link=/Products/Pumps/sen.html