Pump Advice Please!

[ShaunW]

I'm also running quite a few Magdrives. Are the Eheims hi/low maintenance? I don't have to do anything really to my Mags but clean them every 8 months or so.

Thanks. Good thread Shaun.

swimmer

Russ, I am beginning to think that the disadvantages are much greater than the rewards (as you stated above).

 

[twinreef]

this info is copy from the tunze web site. it looks like the output is adjustable from 400 to 792

Master Recirculation Pump
(1073.030)

With compact dimensions and variable output. The pump outlet, diam. 25 mm, can be positioned upwards or to the front; eight suction cups ensure a stable attachment and prevent vibrations in the filter box. Long-life drive with high-performance impeller and automatic cleaning.
Pumping capacity: 400 – 3,000 l / h (105 – 792 US gal./h), Hmax. 3 m (118 in.)
Power supply: 230 V/50 Hz (115 V/60 Hz), cable 2 m (78 in.)
Energy consumption: 35 – 55 W
Housing without outlet and suction cups: 103 x 91 x 75 mm (4.0 x 3.5 x 2.95 in.)

 

[marrone]

Shaun I would go with the 2250, which is 28watts and pumps 317gph up to 6 1/2'. Since you don't need a lot of flow this would be a good model. If you want more flow then the 2260, which is 65watts and pumps to 635gph up to 12'.

http://www.thatpetplace.com/Products/KW/eheim%2cpump/Class//T1/F64CX+0013+0096/EDP/2153/Itemdy00.aspx

 

[herman]

The Eheim 1250 is 317gph delivering6'7"head at 28watta
The Eheim 1260 is 635gph delivering12'1" head at 65watts

 

[cali_reef]

I have a small Quiteone recirculating my home made Ca reactor for the last two years, never had a problem with them. I clean it about once every 6-9 months during my reactor refill.

Russ, you don't need any tools to clean a Eheim or Quiteone, therefor no hardware to lose or rust:eek1:

I would recommend Eheim over Quiteone just for the long term (10+ years) reliability history.

 

[ShaunW]

Looks like Ehiem is the clear winner, :lol:.

THANKS MR!!!

 

[jackson6745]

I'll add in an Eheim vote as well

 

[masterswimmer]

Thanks Pierce.
Shaun, I also think the ad's of an Eheim could be beneficial.

I know the stated flow and the max head height as listed above. Does anyone have an Eheim flow chart, showing the reduced flow with increased head?

Right now I have 4 Mags in my sump (3 of them are 9.5's!!!!!) I've got to get at least a couple of them out of there.

I have approx. 8' of head. I'd like to get in the 500 gph range @ 8'. Any recommendations on which Eheim?

swimmer

 

[marrone]

Universal Pump, 1.7M Cord - 900gph (Eheim)

Specifications:
115 volts
28 watts
UL listed
7 foot electrical cord
900 gph
Intake is 1" tubing
outake is 5/8"
max pumping height is 15"

1260 and 2260 Water Pump (Motor) (Eheim)


Specifications:
115 volts
65 watts
UL listed
7 foot electrical cord
635 gph
Intake is 5/8" tubing
outake is 1"
max pumping height is 12'

Size:
6 3/4" long x 4 1/2" wide x 4 1/2" high

You may want to do a search on each pump and see if you come up with a Flow Chart.

 

[Deanos]

Does anyone have an Eheim flow chart, showing the reduced flow with increased head?

Pump library

Click on MORE INFO for the pump you want.

 

[masterswimmer]

Mike, Thanks for the snapshot.

Dean, perfect dude, thanks.

It doesn't appear that Eheim makes a pressure rated pump.

Dean, the link you provided is great, but the info is flawed. Check out the info and 'more info' stats on the Eheim 1250 and the 1060.