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DJ88 01-31-2002 12:28 AM

Mag7's as powerheads.
 
http://members.shaw.ca/montipora/pictures/returns.jpg

DJ88 01-31-2002 12:30 AM

Mag7's as powerheads.
 
Mag 7s are mounted OUTSIDE of the tank. alternating on and off for 6hours at a time. PVC is 2 inch to minimized velocity but high flow.

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Canadian 01-31-2002 12:53 AM

Mag7's as powerheads.
 
Darren, I just had a thought (uh-oh, watch out! [img]images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img] ) One thing that I didn't think about when we were discussing this idea was that MAG pumps don't do so hot when they're subjected to regular on-off cycles, so this may pose some problems for your proposed idea...I can't believe I hadn't thought of this earlier! [img]images/smiles/icon_sad.gif[/img]

DJ88 01-31-2002 12:59 AM

Mag7's as powerheads.
 
Hmm I wonder if they run the same as a MJet off current rather than voltage? I may try just ramping the voltage up and down.

hmmm damn..

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reefburnaby 01-31-2002 01:32 AM

Mag7's as powerheads.
 
Hi,

Do you have to prime your piping to make this work ? I am not sure if Mags can pump air.


- Victor.

DJ88 01-31-2002 01:35 AM

Mag7's as powerheads.
 
Gonna have the pumps below the water level of the tank. Even when shut off.

Canadian 01-31-2002 04:05 AM

Mag7's as powerheads.
 
Even if the pumps were above the water level, as long as both the intake pipes and outlet pipes remain submerged after an initial priming, water would remain in the line. Thus, in the event of a power outage there would be no need to be concerned about the pumps running dry.

Silverfish 01-31-2002 06:07 AM

Mag7's as powerheads.
 
Hmmmm... vewy intewesting... [img]images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]


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