nuj244 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Is it okay to run the return pump outside the sump? I am asking if this is posible so that the pump wont add heat to the water, specially for setup not using a chiller. Or maybe submerge the pump in a separate container of water not part of the tank water to keep the pump from getting hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member onizukaa Posted February 9, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted February 9, 2011 yup, i ran my eheim 1262 outsump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member straydum Posted February 9, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted February 9, 2011 yes it is very possible but your pump must first be able to run out of water. look at the pump specs and description, if it says its suitable in and out of water (like ehiem or aquabees) you're good to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuj244 Posted February 9, 2011 Author Share Posted February 9, 2011 yup, i ran my eheim 1262 outsump thanks for quick reply. Is it hot to touch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member onizukaa Posted February 9, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted February 9, 2011 thanks for quick reply. Is it hot to touch? warm i could say bro.. not really those hot hot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tunicate Posted February 9, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted February 9, 2011 I'm doing exactly like what you say, outsump without chiller. Below are additional consideration for outsump pump: (1) You'd need some good plumbing work to ensure that all joints in the pipings outside the sump to be totally leak-free. (2) Use flexible tubings at the pump's inlet & outlet to absorb the vibration. (3) Install union ball valves at both the inlet & outlet end of your pump so that pump can be detached for servicing or replacement. Tip: I sit my return pump inside a plastic ice-ream box. This is to collect the bit of salt water when I need to detach the pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member DUCADOS Posted February 9, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted February 9, 2011 Ehiem can do the job. But make sure everything is in place. Else flood your house. Quote Some1 doesn't 1 2 do anything find an excuse,some1 1 2 do something find a mean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuj244 Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share Posted February 10, 2011 will this work? will the return pump able to suck the water or it needs to be positioned above teh sump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member onizukaa Posted February 10, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted February 10, 2011 bro ur pic too small. but the drawing seems to be the type of setup i did before and surely it works *note i am using eheim 1262. do note that some pumps can't be used externally! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tunicate Posted February 10, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted February 10, 2011 Yes, it'll work. Don't place above sump. Not stable & prone to accident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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