Return pump laying on its side

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by Stammer, Oct 18, 2011.

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  1. Stammer

    Stammer Bristle Worm

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    Would it matter or hurt anything if I laid my return pump on its side? I figure that I could use the suction cup base and attach it to the side wall of the sump tank to hold it in place and keep it from vibrating. I figure that way my water level can drop a little lower in the sump tank during those days when I loose a little more to evaporation. (Yea I know I need to get an auto top off system in place!)
     
    Stammer, Oct 18, 2011
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  2. Foreverfishy

    Foreverfishy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    It "shouldn't" be an issue though it may also depend on the type of pump you have.
     
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  3. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    As long as the intake is not blocked or restricted, it will be fine.
     
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  4. AZDesertRat

    AZDesertRat Giant Squid

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    It will be fine, many pumps have brackets or feet that will attach all sorts of ways.
     
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