Nevin's 14G + 5.5G sump

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

I have used mag pumps for returns as well as Quiet One pumps and I personally prefer the Quiet One pumps. They may not last as long as a MAG but are way cheaper, quieter and give off much less heat. I would prefer to replace it every two years than use a MAG pump again. Thats just my experience though.

[Nevin]

GreenSpottedPuffer,

That's good to hear as I was leaning toward the Quietone 1200 as a cheaper option. Do you know where to get them locally?

Thanks,
Nevin

[mseepman]

J&L sells Quiet One's. Not sure about the 1200 but I just bought a 3000 two weeks ago there.

[Nevin]

Not on their website--just the bigger Quietones. Anyone know where to get the 1200 in the Lower Mainland? Sorry if this is a duplicate post--first one didn't show up.

Regards,
Nevin

[saltysurfer]

In my opinion I wouldn't use that liquid tight conduit. It's just a raceway for wires. Its designed to keep water out, not hold it in. The manufacturing process uses oil to form the metal inside to provide mechanical protection for the wires.

[Nevin]

Bought an Eheim 1048 (158 gph) and tried out the plumbing. The first thing I found is that my check valve is cutting the flow in half. The Reef Central calculator I was using refers to a swing-type check valve. The valve I have has a rubber disc which is pushed by water pressure so the water can flow around, and contributes significantly to head loss.

Even without the check valve, the Eheim is adequate for circulation but doesn't contribute much to flow. So I'll be trading in the Eheim for a Mag 3 unless anyone can tell me where to buy a Quietone 1200 or assure me that the Rio 1100 is not crap.

Saltysurfer, are you sure about the Liquidtight? It looks like a white PVC core with grey coating (nylon??) inside and out. Should keep water in as well as out. Definitely not metallic--requires a ground wire for electrical applications. I would prefer something a little more flexible, though.

Regards,
Nevin

[saltysurfer]

Originally Posted by Nevin

Bought an Eheim 1048 (158 gph) and tried out the plumbing. The first thing I found is that my check valve is cutting the flow in half. The Reef Central calculator I was using refers to a swing-type check valve. The valve I have has a rubber disc which is pushed by water pressure so the water can flow around, and contributes significantly to head loss.

Even without the check valve, the Eheim is adequate for circulation but doesn't contribute much to flow. So I'll be trading in the Eheim for a Mag 3 unless anyone can tell me where to buy a Quietone 1200 or assure me that the Rio 1100 is not crap.

Saltysurfer, are you sure about the Liquidtight? It looks like a white PVC core with grey coating (nylon??) inside and out. Should keep water in as well as out. Definitely not metallic--requires a ground wire for electrical applications. I would prefer something a little more flexible, though.

Regards,
Nevin

That conduit should be alright, Some of the flex conduit is metal coated in plastic. Sorry to alarm you. BTW nice tank!