Pump

fish head · Dec 11, 2016

What's a great energy efficient pump for my tank with the display and sumps I'm 1,100 gallons ?

fish head · Dec 11, 2016

mcarroll · Dec 11, 2016

Height from sump to top of return?
Is plumbing a simple, straight shot?
Plumbing diameter?

fish head · Dec 11, 2016

2" plumbing
I have a equipment room so from ground to the top of the tank four foot-six nineties-about twenty six feet of 2" pipe
total

Here's two pictures
I have three pumps total now-
Closed loop
Chillier
Main

mcarroll · Dec 12, 2016

You trying to run the whole thing with one pump, or for which part are you looking for the new pump?

mcarroll · Dec 12, 2016

Ever seen the Lifegard Sparus™?

FEATURES

Integrated Variable Frequency Drive.
Freshwater or Saltwater Rated with highest quality internal stainless steel fasteners.
Oversized strainer basket and pump volute.
Calculates and self-adjusts to provide the exact and lowest operational speed needed to deliver the exact flow rate you desire, using the lowest possible electrical consumption. This feature can save thousands of dollars in operating costs!
As system conditions change, the flow rate remains constant, as the pump self-adjusts to achieve a constant user-specified flow rate.
No more closing valves to decrease flow rates or making manual adjustments.
3HP,230V, 50HZ/60HZ, up to 160 GPM. (~10,000 GPH)
2”FPT inlet/outlet.

mcarroll · Dec 12, 2016

There are smaller pumps in that line too depending what you have planned.

mcarroll · Dec 12, 2016

Dolphin Pumps is where I would look next. Their AmpMaster line is what you'll see in the hobby stores – and it rocks – but it's also their smallest line of pumps if you have something bigger in mind.