How do I install new (temporary) return pump ?

[Idech]

My Vectra M2 return pump will be sent for repair and it will take a while before I get it back. I bought a Jebao DCP 10000 pump as temporary remplacement (and back-up).

My tank was custom made and installed by the LFS and I have never installed a return pump in a sump. The pump is attached to flexible hose, as per my request, to dampen the sound, if that makes a difference.

Here is my question : what is the best way to install the new return pump knowing the Vectra M2 will have to be reinstalled ?

Please be specific as I have close to 0 diy skills and experience.

Thanks !

Current setup

 

[Lavey29]

I would just use hose tubing that fits your outlet and zip ties.

 

[Idech]

I would just use hose tubing that fits your outlet and zip ties.

Thanks. Do I need to remove the existing flexible hose ? Do I pull on it or cut it ? Or is there any way to leave it in place and keep using it ?

 

[Lavey29]

Thanks. Do I need to remove the existing flexible hose ? Do I pull on it or cut it ? Or is there any way to leave it in place and keep using it ?

If you can use it on your temp pump just keep it as is. You only need to remove the bottom portion then. Do you have a check valve? I would try and slide it off the fitting after removing any zip tie on the vectra

 

[Idech]

If you can use it on your temp pump just keep it as is. You only need to remove the bottom portion then. Do you have a check valve?

No I don’t but my sump can easily take all overflow from the tank and even a complete ATO reservoir fill.

Would there still be a need for one ? I never heard about check valves on return pumps.

 

[Lavey29]

I keep an extra vectra pump in case the current one goes down.

 

[Idech]

I keep an extra vectra pump in case the current one goes down.

At 800$ CAD a piece I can’t afford it. It would be easier though.

 

[Lavey29]

No I don’t but my sump can easily take all overflow from the tank and even a complete ATO reservoir fill.

Would there still be a need for one ? I never heard about check valves on return pumps.

I have one on mine but not sure it is necessary because the sump can handle the water drop if needed as you indicate also.

 

[Lavey29]

At 800$ CAD a piece I can’t afford it. It would be easier though.

Mine was $430

 

[Idech]

Mine was $430

I paid about 690$ last year and prices went up.

 

[Lavey29]

I paid about 690$ last year and prices went up.

For an M2?

 

[Lavey29]

I would just detach your current set up from the vectra outlet and see if you can slide that hose on your temp pump outlet and secure with a zip tie.

You will need to monitor or adjust pump flow to keep your sump and tank water levels consistent to what they are now.

 

[Idech]

For an M2?

Yes, with tax.

https://fragbox.ca/product/ecotech-vectra-m2-dc-pump/

 

[Lavey29]

Yes, with tax.

https://fragbox.ca/product/ecotech-vectra-m2-dc-pump/

Ouch, lots of dealers in the 400 range.

https://fishandcoralstore.com/produ...9EziWOXwfgmorRC5bXyn9m3khtoYrCoEaAjc8EALw_wcB

 

[Idech]

Ouch, lots of dealers in the 400 range.

https://fishandcoralstore.com/produ...9EziWOXwfgmorRC5bXyn9m3khtoYrCoEaAjc8EALw_wcB

In the States, yes, but I’m from Canada. With the exchange rate, customs and shipping, I wouldn’t be saving much, if anything.

 

[Lavey29]

In the States, yes, but I’m from Canada. With the exchange rate, customs and shipping, I wouldn’t be saving much, if anything.

Won't have that problem anymore as the 51st state....lol

 

[Idech]

Won't have that problem anymore as the 51st state....lol

Please don’t start me on this, lol !

 

[Lavey29]

Please don’t start me on this, lol !

Just tell me to Take Off Aayyy

 

[mfinn]

Doing a temporary return, I would find a hose barb fitting that fits the pump, a section of hose and one of these.

 

[Idech]

Doing a temporary return, I would find a hose barb fitting that fits the pump, a section of hose and one of these.

You mean you would bypass the actual plumbing ? How would the water get back down into the sump, same way as now ?