return pump size?

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  1. laurae95531

    laurae95531 Plankton

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    I've got a 120g salt in my living room,with my sump directly underneath in the basement. I'm thinking about upgrading my return pump. Anyone have any advice as far as size is concerned? It would need to push about a 12' head. This one is so old I can't even read the specs anymore, so I can't even tell you what I'm running with at this point.
     
    laurae95531, Dec 27, 2012
    laurae95531, Dec 27, 2012
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    You should buy a pump that runs at about 10 times the sump's volume at 12' head.
     
    2in10, Dec 28, 2012
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  3. Cheezefrog

    Cheezefrog Astrea Snail

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    +1 to that above.

    http://reefcentral.com/calc/hlc2.php

    that should get you at least a range of headloss, I wouldn't rely on something accurately though, but its a nifty form calculator.
     
    Cheezefrog, Dec 28, 2012
    Cheezefrog, Dec 28, 2012
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