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12-28-2005, 10:36 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Brooklyn Park
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WTB Submersible Pump
I'm looking for a submersible pump to use for water changes. I don't really want to lug 5 gallon buckets of water up the stairs. Looking for a Mag 12 or a Mag 18, or similar. I have about 15 feet of head to contend with so I think the Mag 18 would be the better option. Or any other ideas are welcome. I've been looking at residential sump pumps and they aren't a whole lot cheaper I don't think. BTW - the tank is all plumbed and ready to go. Just waiting for a big strong guy to help move it upstairs from the basement.
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I never drink water because of the disgusting things that fish do in it. (W.C. Fields)
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12-29-2005, 12:10 AM
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i dont miss working on it
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Waseca Minnisota
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it really depends on the leanth of travel. if it is up there in height than mabey a mag 24
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12-29-2005, 12:12 AM
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i dont miss working on it
Join Date: Jun 2005
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pm sent
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Still Vice-Presedent of Dirk & Josh's Reef
X-owner of a 125 mixed reef and 92 corner mixed
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12-29-2005, 02:05 AM
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RIP Steve Irwin
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Do you have a sump you could add it to instead? I am confused how you would need to pump up 15 feet...I do not doubt you but please elaborate.
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12-29-2005, 02:23 AM
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The horse LIVES!
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Savage MN
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"I'm looking for a submersible pump to use for water changes. I don't really want to lug 5 gallon buckets of water up the stairs."
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Do you have a sump you could add it to instead? I am confused how you would need to pump up 15 feet...I do not doubt you but please elaborate.
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12-29-2005, 03:07 AM
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RIP Steve Irwin
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Gotcha...hmmm as much as I hate to agree with Joshy (j/k) I would have to say 18 or 24...probably 24.
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12-29-2005, 12:19 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Brooklyn Park
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It is 15 feet max. Flow rate is not too big of an issue since I plan to use this for water changes. If it takes 1 minute or 5 minutes it makes no difference to me as long as I don't have to carry buckets up the stairs. The specs tell me that the Mag 18 should work OK. Any one have one laying around they are not using?
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12-29-2005, 12:41 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Brooklyn Center, MN
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Back when I had a freshwater planted tank upstairs. I used a Gen-x Mak4 for this exact purpose and it worked well. |
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12-29-2005, 01:35 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Brooklyn Park
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I have an external pump that I could use, I think its a Velocity T4. I thought the submersible pump would be an easier solution since I wouldn't have to put a bulkhead on my Rubbermaid saltwater bucket.
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12-29-2005, 01:56 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2000
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If the T4 is a spare pump, I would give that a try before buying something else.
For my purpose, I just used pvc over the side of the bucket to the pump instead of drilling. Just used a slip end cap on top to open and pour a little water in to get the siphon going. Less then $5 in PVC. Since its for a very short period of time and not left unattended it worked just fine.
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12-29-2005, 02:15 PM
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RIP Steve Irwin
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Whereva
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Mag 18 is a good pump...I use it for a return. Uses half the elec of a 24.
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12-29-2005, 03:23 PM
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KILLER OF HA
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Brooklyn park,mn
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would you trade that t4?
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12-29-2005, 03:39 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Brooklyn Park
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What 'cha got?
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12-29-2005, 04:45 PM
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KILLER OF HA
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Brooklyn park,mn
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i'll let you know tonight i got to check on something. i might have a mag 18 
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12-29-2005, 10:39 PM
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i dont miss working on it
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Waseca Minnisota
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thank you smeese
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Originally Posted by smeese
Gotcha...hmmm as much as I hate to agree with Joshy (j/k) I would have to say 18 or 24...probably 24.
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