AquaClear 5000 & how to fligure out flow loss

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  1. oside

    oside Astrea Snail

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    I picked up an Aquaclear 5000 for $30 NIB off the clearance rack yesterday (Good deal?). It is rated at 937-952 GPH.
    How do I figure out the loss of flow rate when pumping water up?
    Does this powerhead HAVE to be submersed?
    Would this work well as a skimmer pump? It came with a venturi/aerator attachment.
    It looks like this has been discontinued - are there any parts that I should buy now while I still can? What usually fails on these?

    Here are the specs:
    (http://www.hagen.com/pdf/AquaClear_PH.pdf)

    Once again, TIA !!!

    Matt B
     
    oside, Aug 12, 2004
    oside, Aug 12, 2004
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  2. Matt Rogers

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    Re: AquaClear 5000 & how to fligure out flow l

    [quote author=oside link=board=Newbie;num=1092353235;start=0#0 date=08/12/04 at 16:27:15]How do I figure out the loss of flow rate when pumping water up?[/quote]

    Lots of info out there to find the pump 'head.'
    This is a pretty detailed breakdown.

    It also has a nugget or two on PVC flow rates which I believe you touched on on another thread. ;) :)
     
    Matt Rogers, Aug 14, 2004
    Matt Rogers, Aug 14, 2004
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