Another sump thread

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by IHAVEMTS, Sep 11, 2009.

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  1. IHAVEMTS

    IHAVEMTS Fire Shrimp

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    I am setting up a sump soon and am shopping around for equipment. What brand mag 5 pumps do you use? how much did you pay for it? I was quoted 44 dollars for a overflow box. What brand over flow box is good? Is a box a box? Meaning is there any huge diff from one to another?
     
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  2. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    You need to match the GPH of your overflow box with the GPH (after subracting head pressure) or your return pump. If you want higher flow, you need a larger overflow box and a larger return pump.
     
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  3. Iraf

    Iraf Snowflake Eel

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    I think Danner makes all the "mag-drive" pumps since it's a brand, pretty much all of them are magnetic driven pumps though
     
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