What pump would you suggest?

[harley3]

So I am installing an RODI unit this weekend in the garage directly under my tank. Unfortunately running the plumbing directly up through the wall is not an option, per the wife, so I figured I would make RODI and mix saltwater there. Then I need a pump to move the water up one floor about 35 - 40 ft to the tank. Am I nuts for thinking this is doable without buying some crazy expensive pump?

Any and all suggestions are appreciated.

 

[mcarroll]

Somewhat....it's the "up one floor" part that's the killer.

Which plumbing is not OK to run through a wall yet is OK to run 40' of through the house every week?

Anyway...

I think I've seen the Aquatec RODI pressure pumps recommended for this....think they're diaphragm pumps so they can handle the head pressure. Good for your RODI, but I don't know if they're saltwater friendly though.

You can probably link two larger ordinary, cheap pumps like a Rio 3100, (or more smaller pumps) in serial and do it that way with normal 3/4" vinyl tubing. Just pick up a whole 50' roll of tubing....which will cost you a bit.

 

[harley3]

Somewhat....it's the "up one floor" part that's the killer.

Which plumbing is not OK to run through a wall yet is OK to run 40' of through the house every week?

Anyway...

I think I've seen the Aquatec RODI pressure pumps recommended for this....think they're diaphragm pumps so they can handle the head pressure. Good for your RODI, but I don't know if they're saltwater friendly though.

You can probably link two larger ordinary, cheap pumps like a Rio 3100, (or more smaller pumps) in serial and do it that way with normal 3/4" vinyl tubing. Just pick up a whole 50' roll of tubing....which will cost you a bit.

Yeah, she is used to me bringing up a 55 gallon poly drum, filling it with water and mixing it in front of the tank. She doesn't want me cutting the wall and running any plumbing. I was trying to do everything down in the garage and then pump the water up to the tank but it looks like that is going to require a serious pump.

I'll check to see if that Aquatec RODI pump can handle saltwater or see if I can find out.

 

[mcarroll]

The series of cheapie ordinary pumps is also an option....saltwater friendly for sure.

 

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You would only need to drill a 1/4" hole. :)