Looking for a new ATO pump

[duke62]

Is there a pump like the aqualifter that lifts water more then 30". Im looking for a pump that lifts about 5 feet. Looked around on google but everytime I put in a word it brings me back to aqulifter pump.

 

[DA23]

I saw something from avast marine similar to a aqualifter but it is more powerful

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[duke62]

Yeah those are pricey compared to the aqualifter LOL And not looking to keep my top off container in a garage. Its right under the sump but my sump is high off the ground

 

[lnevo]

So make your ato reservoir higher too

I think the SmartATO or another that came out recently has a pump you can buy separately that may have a higher lift..lemme search..

 

[lnevo]

http://www.marinedepot.com/Innovati...ts-Innovative_Marine-0I10427-FIDPETPU-vi.html

5' of head.

 

[duke62]

I dont want a whole new ATO just the pump

 

[lnevo]

It is just the pump...the whole system is $200

http://www.marinedepot.com/Innovati...ts-Innovative_Marine-0I10426-FIDPETPU-vi.html

 

[duke62]

Thats a crazy price for a ATO pump.

 

[lnevo]

Buy a used brs doser or something. A peristaltic pump usually does not have head issues. You want head thats what your paying for...

 

[duke62]

Ahhh man Albano will have a field day with that last sentence LMAO. I might as well use a small eheim in the container then buying a 100 dollar ATO pump. Not worth it for me. I think I bought a mag 9 for 100 bucks LOL

 

[lnevo]

Yeah the cheapest option is to raise the ato reservoir head isn't cheap

 

[Dk638]

I'm gonna have the same problem. Just a thought I might try.
Anyone ever try 2 aqua lifters hung at say 28" and pump from discharge
Of 1 into inlet of pump 2 then up to sump?

 

[pecan2phat]

Maxi-Jet won't work for you?

 

[redseamax130d]

I have a aqua lifter and it dose the job. It's only $20

 

[duke62]

Yeah aqualifter has a max head of 30"

 

[redseamax130d]

It's small enough that you could hang it and put it half way so you can pull two feet and push the other 3

 

[albano]

Ahhh man Albano will have a field day with that last sentence LMAO.

Darn! Wish I saw that earlier... Timing is everything!

 

[duke62]

Nope tried already. I does not reach my tank

 

[redseamax130d]

Then it has two be more then 5 feet. Because that's what I did and it worked. I also know that brs has a new inline pump

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/catalog/product/view/id/3300/

 

[lnevo]

Max Flow: 210 GPH
Max Head: 3.6 Ft.
Power Consumption: 8 Watts
If pump is used externally it must be primed before powered on