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The flow rate max 4600, or 2800 gph (latter kills “bacteria and algae “) is what LifeGard lists for that uv fixture. How much flow do you want to pass through will impact pipe sizing along with the pump you employ to push the water? Max 30 PSI operating pressure also impacts the equation. Interesting physics problem. Curious on what answers folks will provide.I have a 90w lifeguard on the way. It has a 2" inlet and 2" outlet. Most pumps are 3/4" or 1" so I'll need to reduce it, what's the best adapter for the job?
That's sort of my next question - what pump to get?? I assume less is ok, but how much less? Would a 2000 gph pump suffice?The flow rate max 4600, or 2800 gph (latter kills “bacteria and algae “) is what LifeGard lists for that uv fixture. How much flow do you want to pass through will impact pipe sizing along with the pump you employ to push the water? Max 30 PSI operating pressure also impacts the equation. Interesting physics problem. Curious on what answers folks will provide.
You need to figure out what you want the UV to accomplish. Then figure out your desired flow for you size tank. Here is some good reading on the subject.That's sort of my next question - what pump to get?? I assume less is ok, but how much less? Would a 2000 gph pump suffice?
Thanks. Kill dinos is the goal. I'll read and search too.You need to figure out what you want the UV to accomplish. Then figure out your desired flow for you size tank. Here is some good reading on the subject.
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Information how a TRUE Aquarium, Pond UV Sterilizer/clarifier work. Category A, B, & C Sterilizers. Affect on green water, disease prevention, & Redoxwww.americanaquariumproducts.com
For right now I plan to mount it near the front of the display and help rid dinos. I'll figure out an in-line plan later. So yea, direct pull / feed to the tank. The mfg suggest max 2800 gph but no minimum.Not sure about lifeguard but my Pentair came with adapters to downsize. Best to wait till it arrives before buying any Adaptive plumbing.
As for a pump, it depends. Are you going to feed the UV direct back into your tank? For instance in my system I ran two return pumps. One fed direct to the tank, the other fed through the UV and then to the tank. I had to keep from over pumping my drain lines. So keep that in mind.
thanks, that helps a lotI just installed my Lifegard Pro Max using 2" reducers, then barb fittings back to the display plumbing. Working great so far, you can check out the plumbing on my build thread
Do you have something holding the pipes were they go in/out of tank? Also, is that external pump noisy?Just so I can add some ghetto pics of my setup, have hard plumbing parts on the way btw. Just wanted to get this up and running but I can't really figure out how to prime it.
I ended up redoing it with hard pipe - came out so much better. I hung the uv underneath the tank inside the stand the ran all the pipes, they just hang over the tank. It's been running 9mo without issues. The pump is dead quiet but I did have issues getting it to seal - had to return it and get a new one.Do you have something holding the pipes were they go in/out of tank? Also, is that external pump noisy?
Do you have something holding the pipes were they go in/out of tank? Also, is that external pump noisyJust so I can add some ghetto pics of my setup, have hard plumbing parts on the way btw. Just wanted to get this up and running but I can't really figure out how to prime it.
Awesome, I am in the process of doing it the same way. I bought a sicce pump i was planning to set inside tank, didnt even think about using an external pump. Would much rather that than have a pump sitting in display.I ended up redoing it with hard pipe - came out so much better. I hung the uv underneath the tank inside the stand the ran all the pipes, they just hang over the tank. It's been running 9mo without issues. The pump is dead quiet but I did have issues getting it to seal - had to return it and get a new one.
That's exactly why I did it, but, it has its challenges. You have to prime the pipes in order to avoid air in the system. I added two rodi bungs to the U pipes with some rodi line. I then added valves to those lines. I am now able to pull air out of the pipes to prime it. You only need to prime it when you drain it completely (maintenance on the amalgam bulb)Do you have something holding the pipes were they go in/out of tank? Also, is that external pump noisy
Awesome, I am in the process of doing it the same way. I bought a sicce pump i was planning to set inside tank, didnt even think about using an external pump. Would much rather that than have a pump sitting in display.