Best pump for the job??

[sphelps]

Placing the sump as high as possible will reduce the need for a larger pump, however maintanence can become a problem if the sump is placed too high. If you're looking for new ideas you could check out my recent build where I stacked multiple sumps with the main circulation pump at the top and a secondary pump at the base. I used a RD 6.5 at the top and a AquaBee 3000 at the base, combined I'm using less than 70watts with a DT return of about 800gph. Also both pumps make zero noise, are internal and generate very little heat.

[AquaticFinatic]

Thanks guys for the help so far.

[mark]

Originally Posted by sphelps

Placing the sump as high as possible will reduce the need for a larger pump, however maintanence can become a problem if the sump is placed too high. If you're looking for new ideas you could check out my recent build where I stacked multiple sumps with the main circulation pump at the top and a secondary pump at the base. I used a RD 6.5 at the top and a AquaBee 3000 at the base, combined I'm using less than 70watts with a DT return of about 800gph. Also both pumps make zero noise, are internal and generate very little heat.

70watts / 800gph for a basement return pump?

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by mark

70watts / 800gph for a basement return pump?

Yeap, and that's both pumps combined. Measured the wattage myself with a Black & Decker power monitor.