Whats the best Pump out there?

[blcktitanium]

I was wondering, if anyone could tell me what's the best pump to purchase out there. I want something that is extremely quiet and can pump 1800gph. I my tank will be placed in my family room and I need for it to be a quiet so not to over run my t.v or personnel conversations that I may have within my family room. Thanks in advance for your help.

By way this pump will be used for my cls.

[Reefland]

Hi blcktitanium,

Look at the Dart pumps:
Sequence ReefFlo Dart Water Pump 3600gph: Premium Aquatics

[golfish]

What size pipe are you planning on using?

[blcktitanium]

I want to thank you for helping me with my question. I plan on getting the reeflo tomorrow. Once again thanks.

[Reefland]

Make sure to plumb the pump with a union on the input and output (if closed or plumbed externally) and a ball valve on the output to control flow.

[110galreef]

Velocity makes very high quality and VERY VERY quiet pumps!

I have the Dart and it is a nice pump as well! Priced good too. But more flow than you wanted. But not necassarily a bad thing!

[110galreef]

What size tank and are you going to run a spray bar w/ the CLS?

[blcktitanium]

100 gallon and I wasn't planning on a spray bar.

[110galreef]

Velocity T-3 and if you want more ~2x the flow put educators on the returns!

[blcktitanium]

Educators?

[110galreef]

Here are some pictures of purchased one and DIY: Educators /peducators

MRC--Large CA Reactors


Basically as the water exits the return, it also sucks water in through the open sections (like a vacuum) thus doubling the flow!







The eductors are composed of only 3 pieces. I was able to find all of them at Lowe's. No glue is required! these all use a 1/2" mpt connector to connect to your plumbing. so if you have 3/4" plumbing a 1/2" FPT to 3/4" adaptor would be needed.

Parts list 1/4":
1/4"X1/2" nylon barb to MIP adaptor A-193B made by Watts
1/2"X1/2" slip to FPT coupler PVC
1/2"X3/4" MPT to slip adaptor PVC

Parts list 3/8":
3/8"X1/2" nylon barb to MIP adaptor A-300 made by Watts
1/2"X1/2" slip to FPT coupler PVC
1/2"X3/4" MPT to slip adaptor PVC

Parts list 1/2":
1/2"X1/2" nylon barb to MIP adaptor A-387 made by Watts
3/4"X3/4" slip to FPT coupler PVC
3/4"X3/4" MPT to slip adaptor PVC

Construction is simple, and the same for all 3. The coupler is the nozzle extension. This acts as a longer travel area so that the pumped water will pull more water from around the barb. The non barb adaptor is drilled in order to allow the water be pulled in by the barb. I drilled 8 holes each 3/8" in diameter. The more holes in this the better. This is the cool part. The barb adaptor fits perfectly inside the drilled adaptor. The barb sticks into the MPT part of the adaptor. I have tried cutting of a section of the barb to see if it helps and it seems to. Right now I have it so the barb ends where the MPT part of the adaptor starts. This goes along with Weathermans notes earlier. the longer the pull area in the eductor more water that can be moved.

That Is It!