WMAS Discussion Forum : How much flow is TO MUCH?

WMAS Discussion Forum : How much flow is TO MUCH? http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:16:21 +0000 Tue, 14 Sep 2004 21:19:29 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3609 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[How much flow is TO MUCH? : the issues I see are the fact...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3609&PID=36504&title=how-much-flow-is-to-much#36504 Author: Skyetone
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Posted: September 14 2004 at 9:19pm

the issues I see are the fact that the linelocks are below the waters surface and if the power goes out it will feedback untill the linelocks are out of the water.... sound familiar anyone?]]> Tue, 14 Sep 2004 21:19:29 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3609&PID=36504&title=how-much-flow-is-to-much#36504 <![CDATA[How much flow is TO MUCH? : I have been replacing the pumps...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3609&PID=36353&title=how-much-flow-is-to-much#36353 Author: ZephyrFish
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Posted: September 13 2004 at 10:05pm

I have been replacing the pumps at work the past couple of days with monstrous jacuzzi s15ks pumps the the flow is so high(about 80 gallons per minute) that all of the ball valves are at least 50% closed, just to the point that the over flows are draining as much as they can with out over flowing. I love those pumps

While getting the pumps wired the breaker blew twice (a power outage of sorts) any how as long as your pump and all plumbing is lower than the outlet on your sump your pump will stay primed.

]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2004 22:05:44 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3609&PID=36353&title=how-much-flow-is-to-much#36353 <![CDATA[How much flow is TO MUCH? : Most of the new pumps are sealed...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3609&PID=36345&title=how-much-flow-is-to-much#36345 Author: Shane H
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Posted: September 13 2004 at 9:12pm

Most of the new pumps are sealed and do not require any bearing maitenance. I'm adding a BlueLine as a return pump and am planning on having my 55 gal glass sump drilled.
Skye - How will the pump prime itself following a power outage? Are you relying on whatever water remains in the tube from the sump? ]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2004 21:12:52 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3609&PID=36345&title=how-much-flow-is-to-much#36345 <![CDATA[How much flow is TO MUCH? : no... runs kinda hot though.......]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3609&PID=36316&title=how-much-flow-is-to-much#36316 Author: Skyetone
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Posted: September 13 2004 at 4:19pm

no... runs kinda hot though....]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2004 16:19:18 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3609&PID=36316&title=how-much-flow-is-to-much#36316 <![CDATA[How much flow is TO MUCH? : I've heard that the new LG...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3609&PID=36162&title=how-much-flow-is-to-much#36162 Author: jfinch
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Posted: September 12 2004 at 7:18pm

I've heard that the new LG pumps have sealed bearings requiring no lube.

Skye, is it noisy... like a garbage disposal ?

]]> Sun, 12 Sep 2004 19:18:31 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3609&PID=36162&title=how-much-flow-is-to-much#36162 <![CDATA[How much flow is TO MUCH? : In the housing is a fan like those...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3609&PID=36161&title=how-much-flow-is-to-much#36161 Author: reptoreef
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Posted: September 12 2004 at 7:06pm

In the housing is a fan like those you see on an alternater... be sure to open the case about every six months, blow it out, get as much as the dust n grunge out and oil the barrings.]]> Sun, 12 Sep 2004 19:06:41 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3609&PID=36161&title=how-much-flow-is-to-much#36161 <![CDATA[How much flow is TO MUCH? : how do you oil it? I saw at MSM...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3609&PID=36152&title=how-much-flow-is-to-much#36152 Author: Skyetone
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Posted: September 12 2004 at 5:33pm

how do you oil it? I saw at MSM they had a simmilar pump at 800GPH ]]> Sun, 12 Sep 2004 17:33:50 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3609&PID=36152&title=how-much-flow-is-to-much#36152 <![CDATA[How much flow is TO MUCH? : Your pump looks like a fairly...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3609&PID=36141&title=how-much-flow-is-to-much#36141 Author: reptoreef
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Posted: September 12 2004 at 10:13am

Your pump looks like a fairly new Little Giant. BTW, every angle will decrease flow along with narrower plumbing... Remember to oil the pump every six months, or so.]]> Sun, 12 Sep 2004 10:13:14 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3609&PID=36141&title=how-much-flow-is-to-much#36141 <![CDATA[How much flow is TO MUCH? : my buddie suggested pointing it...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3609&PID=36139&title=how-much-flow-is-to-much#36139 Author: Skyetone
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Posted: September 12 2004 at 9:51am

my buddie suggested pointing it at different sides of the glass to amke a swirl affect in the tank.

Well here is what I did.... I needed about 12" of 1/2 inch PVC bought 10 feet...

over the top.

to the pump

ball valves in and out... that way I can emergency shut off all lower tank flow... Needed the out cuz it was overflowing the overflow.... How can I increase flow rating easy? Maybe thats a different thread...

now the flow on a single side is about 18 inches. I deceded not to run both outs cuz it slowed the flow too much. Plus I had a powerhead that froze up and was zapping me a little yesterday. I don't know how long it has been out cuz I haven't stuck my hand in the water for a while...... the fish seem ok though....

flow "stops" at my finger.

]]> Sun, 12 Sep 2004 09:51:13 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3609&PID=36139&title=how-much-flow-is-to-much#36139 <![CDATA[How much flow is TO MUCH? : Repto- Right On! Exactly what...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3609&PID=36136&title=how-much-flow-is-to-much#36136 Author: Adam Blundell
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Posted: September 12 2004 at 9:09am

Repto- Right On! Exactly what I'm thinking.
You can't have too much flow.... maybe just not enough rocks in some situations.

Adam

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