I think I screwed this up. I purchased a jebao DSC9000 return pump, which is rated at an adjustable flow rate of 1850 to 2375 GPH. The adjustment isn't as low as I had hoped.
At the lowest setting and with 5 feet of head pressure, I calculated the gph at about 1232 gph. I haven't been able to figure out whether my return can accept that much water and I haven't seen a calculator for it. More than likely my google skills are failing me. I was thinking of adding a t so that I could run a carbon cannister off of it. I will be getting the tubing from HD over the next week as some adapters are required. But if it is obvious this won't work, I can order a smaller pump.
My tank is a standard 75 with an off-center return thru the bottom. I believe the return to the sump is 1 inch, but I could be wrong. The line to the tank is much smaller, probably 1/2 tubing (probably metric at 16 cm).
I think I was fooled because the DSC7000 was $15 more, and thought it smart to get a bigger pump for less.
I am currently using a Mag5 which I don't think moves enough water thru the sump.. I am looking to replace it because it sometimes stops working and doesn't automatically restart on power outage.
DAG
At the lowest setting and with 5 feet of head pressure, I calculated the gph at about 1232 gph. I haven't been able to figure out whether my return can accept that much water and I haven't seen a calculator for it. More than likely my google skills are failing me. I was thinking of adding a t so that I could run a carbon cannister off of it. I will be getting the tubing from HD over the next week as some adapters are required. But if it is obvious this won't work, I can order a smaller pump.
My tank is a standard 75 with an off-center return thru the bottom. I believe the return to the sump is 1 inch, but I could be wrong. The line to the tank is much smaller, probably 1/2 tubing (probably metric at 16 cm).
I think I was fooled because the DSC7000 was $15 more, and thought it smart to get a bigger pump for less.
I am currently using a Mag5 which I don't think moves enough water thru the sump.. I am looking to replace it because it sometimes stops working and doesn't automatically restart on power outage.
DAG