Strongest Submersible Pump

[theyangman]

I currently run a Danner Mag 24 in my sump, and I want more flow.

I cannot drill my sump. It just isn't an option right now, so I look to you for suggestions on a stronger submersible pump. Water temp and noise are NON factors (within reason of course. The sump is the basement so noise isn't going to be a big issue)

What is stronger and offers more flow with about 14 feet of head.

 

[Sewerat]

Tony I have also asked same and done some research. A jebao 12000 or whatever size it is won't cut it for your just upgraded from a mag 18 to the jebao and on full power I do see an increase but not that much.

Upon researching. I have found a very large submersible pump on pets and ponds website that I may look into next. It's about $300.

Some of the guys here also recommended using an external pump with an over the top suction line with a feed T to prime line. It would be very similar to running a well system like in my house. Water is lower then the pump is.


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[Sewerat]

Here it is.

http://www.petsandponds.com/en/aquarium-supplies/c7024/p17723309.html


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[Petercar (RIP Dec 2017)]

ask neo what he uses.

 

[theyangman]

The danner mag supreme 6000 looks amazing, but the problem is it has to be submerged in 6" of water at all times....

http://www.dannermfg.com/Store/Products/Danner/PID-02572.aspx

It pushes 2450 gph at 15 feet of head!?!?!?! thats crazy, thats more than a reeflo barracuda. (hammerhead crushes it tho)

 

[theyangman]

Ok, i didn't realize it sucks down a massive 675 watts.....

Pass....

 

[theyangman]

perhaps I should somehow look into getting a reeflo barracuda/hammerhead...

 

[dale]

the 2600 is 270w and 1625gph at 15 ft the 6000 is 2450gph at 15 ft

 

[theyangman]

the 2600 is 270w and 1625gph at 15 ft the 6000 is 2450gph at 15 ft

at 1625 it still isn't enough turn over that I am looking for. If I upgrade, I want it to be a SOLID upgrade. I would want 2000+ GPH @ 15 ft. ideally 2500 - 2750

 

[dale]

ya,, thats alot of flow,, ,, and alot of watts,, over the tank like said above might work for you then,,,

 

[AdInfinitum]

Why??? Darryl ran about 500 through his sump...

I think it worked pretty well....

 

[AdInfinitum]

I take it you did the upgrade to your drain line so you dont have to throttle your return anymore?

 

[Jewel]

Check out the Water Blaster pumps, I think the biggest is the 16000, I believe it pushes 4200 GPH at 250 watts for 470.00 or the 12500 at 3150 GPH priced at 420.00. They have some smaller ones as well, There made by Reef Octopus and they are super quiet.

 

[Jewel]

I missed the 15ft but I'll bet the 16000 would push 2000 plus at that height.

 

[Sewerat]

The reef octopus ones won't work for his head pressure they actually state not to be used for second floor applications.

 

[theyangman]

Nope. seems to push less 500 or less at 15 ft.

 

[Jewel]

Ok then, You might have to consider drilling your sump and using an external.

 

[Sewerat]

Search my post. Biggest submersible pump for some advise.

 

[Big_Als_London]

What about using a pond pump Tony? Aquascape makes one the aquasurge 4000 which does 2250GPH @ 15 feet and the 5000 does 3250GPH @ 15 feet.

 

[Sewerat]

My only fear with a pond pump would be are they salt compatible?