Pump help

[AC545]

I’m setting up a water change station, I need help finding the right pump.

It will be in my basement. I need it to pump up roughly 16 feet to my tank. I don’t care about noise. I’d prefer something cheap. I can’t use the submersible style.

Thanks guys,
Andrew

 

[TheFunnyFarm]

Hey Andrew,

You first need to calculate the ‘head loss’ for the assembly, which will provide you with the total ‘head height’ required. Pentair Head Loss Calculator

From there you can use the total ‘head height’ for reference against the manufacturer’s flow chart.

Some external pump brands to look at would be BlueLine, PanWorld, Iwaki, and ReeFlo. Look for models that are designed for high pressure.

 

[Cpage101]

I’m setting up a water change station, I need help finding the right pump.

It will be in my basement. I need it to pump up roughly 16 feet to my tank. I don’t care about noise. I’d prefer something cheap. I can’t use the submersible style.

Thanks guys,
Andrew

I use this for mine it is located in the basement probably 12’ up then through 20’ of hose I quick connect at the top of the basement stairs

 

[Kymot]

I use a Little Giant Pump i got from facebook marketplace which is super quiet and powerful. I was able to pump from the basement to 1st floor roughly 30 feet, 8-10 feet vertical. Here’s another posting i found: https://www.facebook.com/share/15as4dSLVx/?mibextid=wwXIfr which i’m sure u can negotiate down to a lower price.

 

[areefer]

I use a Jebao DCP-15000. It pumps about 15' up and 20' across. I run it at about 65%.