Need help with some plans - Page 6

Geoff · 08-09-2006, 09:04 PM

is there a reason why you are going with the Gen X pump instead of another T3? is it just for price?

if noise is of no concern for you than go with the Gen X, but if you want this tank quiet than go with another T3. this is for a MR1 skimmer correct? you can ask Andy if this pump will work, but i am pretty sure it will be fine.

G~

DevilBoy · 08-09-2006, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff

is there a reason why you are going with the Gen X pump instead of another T3? is it just for price?

if noise is of no concern for you than go with the Gen X, but if you want this tank quiet than go with another T3. this is for a MR1 skimmer correct? you can ask Andy if this pump will work, but i am pretty sure it will be fine.

G~

Andy told me 3 pumps would work with the MR1 Gen X PCX 30, PCX 40 and the mag 12

Geoff · 08-09-2006, 09:25 PM

if the PCX 30 is recommended than the T3 would definately work. you can double check with him. Andy knows his stuff, so if you want to just go with what he says that is fine. i will definately tell you do not use the Mag 12! that is a noisy bugger.

i am only concerned with amount of noise that the pumps will produce.

G~

three90s&125sump · 08-09-2006, 10:05 PM

Gee-Off you will be very suprized at how quiet my system is with the 3-mag18s on it when you come to see it.

Geoff · 08-09-2006, 10:15 PM

how much back pressure is on those pumps? i have found that if you put enough back pressure on a Mag it will quiet down, but most of the time we do not use them in the higher head situations.

G~

three90s&125sump · 08-09-2006, 10:35 PM

I don't know Gee-Off. But this is by far the quietest system I have ever had. It is quieter than my sumpless system I just tore down. I agree with you 100% that there are much quieter pumps than mags. I have a blue line running my CR-6 and it is silent (I mean silent). I mean I cannot tell if it is on when I plug it in. There is no sound at all comming from it.

DevilBoy · 08-10-2006, 04:23 PM

I emailed Andy, about the T3 and he said he is not sure if it would run the MR1 he does not know to much about them pumps. But he said if i am looking for quietness in the pump then he recommends the Blue Line 40 to drive the skimmer

Geoff · 08-10-2006, 04:44 PM

do what you feel comfortable with. Andy knows his stuff.

G~

three90s&125sump · 08-10-2006, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by three90s&125sump

I have a blue line running my CR-6 and it is silent (I mean silent). I mean I cannot tell if it is on when I plug it in. There is no sound at all comming from it.

DevilBoy · 08-10-2006, 08:49 PM

hmmm i have heard they are real quite

DevilBoy · 08-10-2006, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff

do what you feel comfortable with. Andy knows his stuff.

G~

so then the Gen X's are loud?

DevilBoy · 08-10-2006, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DevilBoy

1 velocity T3 pump (for CL)
1 Gen X PCX 40 for my skimmer
1 MRC MR1 skimmer

2 - 3/4" MPT loc line adapters (coming out of my 2 outputs)
2 - 3/4" x 1/2" "Y" loc line reducers
4 - 1/2" x 2" flare nozzles
6" of 3/4" loc line
6" of 1/2" loc line

if i am forgetting anything at all let me know

ok i have completely changed my mind for these pumps.

here is the updated list.

1 Velocity T3 for CL
1 Velocity T3 for MR1 skimmer
1 Velocity T2 for sump return

i based my decision from 3 ppl. that being Geoff, 3 90s, and i got confirmation from Andy after sending him a link to about the Velocity T3 and he said it would be excellent for the MR1.

would 3 of em bring me to much heat in the display?
i dont have the money to buy a chiller.

three90s&125sump · 08-10-2006, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DevilBoy

would 3 of em bring me to much heat in the display?
i dont have the money to buy a chiller.

Ok, whats Blan C? just kidding. It is very dependant on many variables. It maight not or a fan on the sump may suffice.

It is really hard to say, the only way to be for sure is to set it up and let 'er rip.

I would think that you would be good to go as long as you have central air in your house.

DevilBoy · 08-10-2006, 10:49 PM

nope i dont have central a/c i have a in wall sleeve type ordeal. but the room the tank is in, is the room that a/c is installed in

three90s&125sump · 08-10-2006, 10:56 PM

You may be ok if it is necessary you can just crank up the ac in that one room or get an ice probe 50 watt chiller for $100.