Want to add U.V.-Question

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by Robman, Jul 1, 2009.

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  1. Robman

    Robman Great White Shark

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    I want to add a coralife UV--I really dont want to add another pump. Is it possible to send the flow from my phosban reactor through. Or is that too slow. Any suggestions would be great.
     
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    Yeah I know, but I have 4 running in sump now--Thanks for the link.
     
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    What are the 4 pumps driving?
    What I would recommend is getting one large pump, building a manifold, and driving everything off of that. It will save you a hell of a lot of energy and greatly reduce the heat in there.
     
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    +1 what PL said
     
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    Both return pumps--protein skimmer--return to fuge--phosban reactors = 5. Wow I can't count.
     
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    That is a great idea Pack!! I dont think I can incorporate the return pumps into the system being they are rio 2100 submersibles. Or the protein skimmer being it has a needle wheel. But I guess I could integrate all the other stuff with individual flow controls off the manifold. Heat is not really an issue, I have a beast chiller.
     
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