Air star return pump

[wishntoboutside]

well Victor,
I have to say thanks before i even start this one.:D

i had the opportunity to put it on and took of my dart pump that powers my entire prop system. a 135,125,50 and other 45 in fishholding racks. kinda of a crazy system but it does work for me well. i always wondered how more flow would be on this but never thought it would be from an airstar.
dart input 2 outlet 1.5 est flow 3300
airstar iinput 1.5 outlet 1.25. est flow hmm 3750+or -

trying to get my kilowatt meter back is going to take another day or so. so i can not say how much wattage it is.

i am sure Victor could chime in with the exact numbers.

pics will be up this evening to view. i will say it is quiet. on the quest to kill that cricket in the garage now.

[victor90]

can't wait maybe a little video

[Jim_S]

Was planning on getting one of these before I broke down my tank!

Very cool. I can't wait to see :-)

[Rwinfrey]

ok Victor spill it
how many different models will the be
est.price
I have been waiting for this thread to start:D

[chadfarmer]

great idea

[victor90]

The model Richard is using is about 100 watts 3500+ gallons per hour, I plan to bring in 3 models. The smaller one and a bigger one should arrive here in a couple of months. No pricing has been set for the us versions yet.

[wishntoboutside]

damm them camera batteries... sorry going threw a techincal issue..lol

[GSMguy]

a video would be sweet, congrats.

[Rwinfrey]

any gph on the smaller one or maybe some pics PLEEEEAAAASSEE:lol:

[wishntoboutside]

here are some pictures. i am technology challenged so no video at this time. althought i would be cool to actually see the water flow i tried my best to repsent it by photos.
picture of pumphttp://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m171/wishntoboutside/october%202008/IMG_2150.jpg
picture of my return valve system this has about 6feet of hieght
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m171/wishntoboutside/october%202008/IMG_2151-1.jpg
flow of my shallow frag tank apox 36 inches high. my tunze 6045 is now unpluged.lol
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m171/wishntoboutside/october%202008/IMG_2153.jpg
water flow on the 125 shown with a sea swirl.. notice the ripples.. loving it.
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m171/wishntoboutside/october%202008/IMG_2154.jpg
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m171/wishntoboutside/october%202008/IMG_2155.jpg
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m171/wishntoboutside/october%202008/IMG_2156.jpg
this pump kicks some serious butt. my fish room is quiet other then the last cricket.(hunting him down tonight).

[Lagger]

Looks awesome Richard :thumbsup:

[wishntoboutside]

this pump rocks. so queit.. getting so many compliments on it as well.
most will say it is so quiet i did not even know it was on.. or that lil pump is powering all those tanks.

thanks victor=)

[xinumaster]

What is the biggest pump you got, Victor?

[GSMguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13635543#post13635543 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by xinumaster
What is the biggest pump you got, Victor?

haha i bet that laguna 4200 based airstar could move some serious water.

tried it yet victor?

[victor90]

Nick its in the works We should have some to test soon

[xinumaster]

What is the max height for the pump Richard is using now?

[victor90]

Perry I would say 7 to 8 feet

[uhuru]

what is the gph on the small one going to be?

[victor90]

It should be around 2000

[uhuru]

oh thats too much for me unless I use it for a closed loop

[Rwinfrey]

any idea of watts used on the small model

[chadfarmer]

cant wait i am going to plumb 2 tanks together and run everything on 1 pump this might be the way to do it

[wishntoboutside]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13668748#post13668748 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chadfarmer
cant wait i am going to plumb 2 tanks together and run everything on 1 pump this might be the way to do it

lol i have the pump running on 4 different tanks. =)

[Rwinfrey]

a little size comparision:D
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa3/rwinfrey/100_6091.jpg

[Rwinfrey]

more:celeb3:
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa3/rwinfrey/100_6081.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa3/rwinfrey/100_6082.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa3/rwinfrey/100_6083.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa3/rwinfrey/100_6084.jpg

[Rwinfrey]

even more:strooper:
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa3/rwinfrey/100_6085.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa3/rwinfrey/100_6086.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa3/rwinfrey/100_6087.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa3/rwinfrey/100_6088.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa3/rwinfrey/100_6089.jpg

[Rwinfrey]

almost done
:p
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa3/rwinfrey/100_6092.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa3/rwinfrey/100_6093.jpg
Both of these are going to be put under a flow meter today I will try to post #'s tonight oh and more pics :D .I just hope my watt meter shows up today so I can give you that info tonight also.

[Rwinfrey]

1.Ok a little news on these new pumps on the airstar 1500 I finaly got my watt meter and just sitting in a tub of water it ran a continuous 77 watts now I impeaded the flow (put my hand in front of it)to take into account some plumbing and it popped right down to 65 watts my electric bill likes that.
2.Now to the big guns that ran at a continuous 115watts but again with the hand method;) it did run at 105 watts.This big pump is sweet I took it to a school a buddy of mine runs there coral farm we stuck this thing in a 150 gallon tub set it on it's side and watched it get my son wet:lol2:

[gcarroll]

Can't wait to get mine. It should be here Tomorrow. I'll get some pics up when it arrives.

[gcarroll]

Can't wait to get mine. It should be here Tomorrow. I'll get some picas up when it arrives.

[LCN]

New Toy
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j300/neyugn0w01/P1130239.jpg

[Jar*Head]

Wow, that is very nice. I'll take 2 of the large pumps :D

[uhuru]

Do want! Do want!

LCN which one is that? I know Victor is sending me something but not sure if it is as modified as what you guys have.

[gcarroll]

A thing of beauty!

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c10/gcarroll/Equipment/ATB%20Flow%20Pump/IMG_3348.jpg

[victor90]

Uhuru,

Yours is the same as LCN's

[GSMguy]

what is the size of the output on the one LCN posted? i think i need one, i could tee it off and feed my tank and a RDSB.

[LCN]

I believe Victor told me 3/4".

[GSMguy]

Perfect thats what my return is already, thanks that will be a nice christmas present to myself. :)


if you throttle these back with a ball valve on the output will the wattage lower like some other pumps?

[chippy70]

now you went and done it

[victor90]

3/4 is correct

[victor90]

The one LCN, has is the flowstar 1500 @90 watts retail price $219

[uhuru]

oooh I can't wait!

[Rwinfrey]

more pacs that is a 150 gallons of water and my kid getting wet:D
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa3/rwinfrey/100_6094.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa3/rwinfrey/100_6095.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa3/rwinfrey/100_6097.jpg
and now for the big guy
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa3/rwinfrey/100_6099.jpg

[Rwinfrey]

I meant pics whoops sorry it took so long to get these up

[LCN]

Just finish installing my ATB return. The flow is amazing. 2 less eheim 1260s.

[Jar*Head]

I am so jealous :D. I want to get one too

[LCN]

Nothing to be jealous. Are you leaning towards a ATB skimmer?

[Jar*Head]

I have been talking to Victor about the ATB XXL and the Airstar pump :D

[Rwinfrey]

When I was in the military all I could afford was a seaclone.They must be giving big bonuses:lol:

[Konadog]

Steve, I don't think you can fit any more equipment into your garage! :lol:

[uhuru]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13967634#post13967634 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by LCN
Just finish installing my ATB return. The flow is amazing. 2 less eheim 1260s.

how do you have it plumbed? any pics?

[Jar*Head]

[i]<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13967908#post13967908
When I was in the military all I could afford was a seaclone.They must be giving big bonuses:lol:

You get pay more as you stay longer then 4yrs. Plus money nowadays doesn't worth as much as back in 1775 :lol:.

[Jar*Head]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13968177#post13968177 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Konadog
Steve, I don't think you can fit any more equipment into your garage! :lol:

lol Ken, i will make room for it or my wife will have to park outside :lol:

[Konadog]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13970888#post13970888 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Jar*Head
lol ... or my wife will have to park outside :lol: With a new baby, that's a loosing battle! :)

[Jar*Head]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13970925#post13970925 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Konadog
With a new baby, that's a loosing battle! :)

I have the tank on top of the stand and that leave me with a lot of room for more equipment, i also have 3 sfiligoi fixture inside the tank along with other stuff.

[GSMguy]

3 XR6? DAMN :-) your tank will be Pimp Reefers tank of the decade with those skimmers and fixtures.

[Jar*Head]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13971080#post13971080 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GSMguy
3 XR6? DAMN :-) your tank will be Pimp Reefers tank of the decade with those skimmers and fixtures.

My lighting consist of 4 Sfiligoi Exaggerate fixture running 400w either IC or coralvue ballast and Ushio 14k, 4 fixture of ATI power module 4 bulbs 54w for supplement and help with the light spread, 4 profilux simu L stick to simulate dust/dawn and moon light. I want to get it right the first time therefore i am going all out....

[Rwinfrey]

Hey I did 8 years for on a sub:eek2:

[Rwinfrey]

four I have to pay more attention

[Jar*Head]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13972375#post13972375 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Rwinfrey
Hey I did 8 years for on a sub:eek2:

Darn... That is pretty long esp on a Sub... I wouldn't last for a month :D. You earn my respect bro...

[uhuru]

my 1500 return pump arrived today... thanks Victor!

[LCN]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13973493#post13973493 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by uhuru
my 1500 return pump arrived today... thanks Victor!

You are going to like it. Very quite.

[JasonD]

Will either one of these pumps out perform a Mag 1200? The reason I'm asking is that I have a Mag 1200 driving a Venturi skimmer and was wondering if either one of these pumps would be an upgrade. The skimmer has a one inch barb fitting on it. Anyway thanks in advance for any and all information.

Jason

[victor90]

Jason,

On a venturi skimmer i think you need a pressure rated pump. These pumps are mainly for flow, circulation

[Jar*Head]

woot woot, my flowstar 3200 will arrive tomorrow at 3pm :D. I cant wait. Thank you Victor..

[victor90]

Flow Star pumps instock
10 PERCENT OFF INTRO SPECIAL
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee95/atbusa/Flowstar1500.jpg
Flow Star 1500
Maxflo 1500 GPH
90W $219

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee95/atbusa/Flowstar1800.jpg
Flow star 1800
Maxflo 1800 GPH
80W $449

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee95/atbusa/Flowstar3200.jpg
Flow star 3200
Maxflo 3200GPH
115W $599

[gcarroll]

Beutiful Victor. Great prices also!

[Konadog]

Victor, are those the prices with the discount or without?

Dang, I have an old pump I paid almost twice as much for, uses twice as much power, and moves much less water!

[victor90]

Those prices are before the discounts

[Jar*Head]

hmmm, so mine is the one in the last pic? :D

[victor90]

steve
thats what yours looks like
The one you are getting is already boxed up

[Jar*Head]

Nice, thank you so much Victor...

[Project Reef]

Victor is the FS3200 the biggest pump out so far? What size are the union fittings?

[chadfarmer]

warranty on the pumps? 1 or 3 years

[victor90]

We actually have a FS4200 + the reason for the plus is I have never tested it. The inlet is 1.5 and outlet is 1.25. The warranty we will provide for two years. The last year will be provided by askol on the flow pumps.

[jamesdawson]

Victor,

Is their a flow chart available on the 1500?

James

[victor90]

Dorry
No flow chart I even check the manufacturer of the pump and they don't have one

[Jar*Head]

Here is my new toy. Shipped and received in the same day... :D
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f123/NgoSH0311/New%20tank%20design/FS32001.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f123/NgoSH0311/New%20tank%20design/FS32002.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f123/NgoSH0311/New%20tank%20design/FS32003.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f123/NgoSH0311/New%20tank%20design/FS3200.jpg

From someone who used to own the RD pump in the past opinion, i don't see there is any different between the two. I suspect the volute and base are made by the same company except different color :D. I am glad i didn't order the 12m3 because i can get the FS3200 for half of the price :D. Once again, thank you so much Victor...

[GSMguy]

Nice pump Steve, how long till you put it to use?

[Konadog]

If he says more than two weeks, I'm driving over there and "borrowing" his skimmer and pump until he's ready :D

[Jar*Head]

Another year to be exact :D

[Jar*Head]

Ken, Do you want to borrow my ATI power module while you at it? It arrived today :lol:

[Konadog]

Yup! :D

Anything else showing up in the next week I may need, I'd hate to waste a trip for just a few things :lol:

[Jar*Head]

You may need to rent a U-Haul to be able to take my H&S skimmer home. It will arrive next Friday :lol:. Definitely helps increase the water volume in your system Ken :D

[Rwinfrey]

Doesn't it drive you nuts just looking at all that stuff not in use .I am in the same boat about a year away just collecting:hmm3:

[Jar*Head]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14080106#post14080106 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Rwinfrey
Doesn't it drive you nuts just looking at all that stuff not in use .I am in the same boat about a year away just collecting:hmm3:

Yup, it drive me crazy. I miss this hobby so much that i keep on doing water change in my rock bin weekly. I have 3 bin full of rock so i keep me busy for a few mins. I'm thinking about putting the FS3200 in one of the bin to see how strong it is and also test for the max head pressure.

Victor, you will hear from me again next month. Make sure you have one FS4200 packed and ready to ship :D

[bulldog12]

Wow these look nice. What is the inlet/outlet size of the 1800 and 1500? Also what is the max head pressure on them?

I'm assuming it would be ok to put a ball valve on the outlet.

[victor90]

Both have 1 inch inlet 3/4 inch outlet
The ball valve it would depend on how much you close it

[bulldog12]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14221419#post14221419 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ATB USA
Both have 1 inch inlet 3/4 inch outlet
The ball valve it would depend on how much you close it

Thanks for the quick reply. What do you think the max head pressure would be on maybe the 1800?

[victor90]

I would say 8 feet

[alex93se]

240v/50hz? I'm assuming that's not the correct label?

[chippy70]

Yes I could be, I have one here. Depends on where you are to what you need

[nismo_32]

where can i get get one??? website? or do you personally help me victor? thanks. oh and thanks jarhead for the pump suggestion.

[Dejavu]

Are there any pump curves out for any of these pumps?

[chippy70]

It has been a while but I have finally got my systam filled with water. I have had the sump up and running for three months now using the medium with Eheim, Love the skimmer!

Best of all I was finally able to use my new pump. It is the 7500 l/hr. Hooked it up and flicked the switch and nutting, Could not hear a thing. Had to restart to make sure it was working. I have plumbed it into a OM 4 way in a 60x24x28.

Very impressed on how quiet this is, I would even go so far as saying that it is quieter than the Eheim.

I was so impressed, I just put an order in for the 6000lt for my return, This will be put into place of the eheim, this will now be built into my water changing station to do water changes. The extra flow will be put into great use now I will be using a larger return pump, Manofold will be put into use and will cut down on pumps in my sump.

MMM... might have to look into a airstar for my skimmer NOW... Will it be worth it????

Roger

[victor90]

In the usa i would say night and day difference but since you are on 50 hz i would tell you to send anton an email

[chadfarmer]

the 1500 should be

3ft 1386 gph
4ft 1320
5ft 1215
6ft 1162
7ft 1056
8ft 951
9ft 845
10ft 700
11ft 607
12ft 449
13ft 290

[Rwinfrey]

boy I am ugly but look at the shirt GSM I know you are jealous
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa3/rwinfrey/100_6156.jpg

[chadfarmer]

i need one of those

[GSMguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14491701#post14491701 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Rwinfrey
boy I am ugly but look at the shirt GSM I know you are jealous
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa3/rwinfrey/100_6156.jpg

I need one of those, not fair, I'm talking about the pump BTW ;). The shirt is pretty sweet too would look good with my Rods reef trucker hat.

[reefknight]

Victor,
What pump would you recommend for a 185-200g system? I am in the planning stages of either a Deep Sea 185 Neo or a custom Elos 160xl- clone style tank. Also do you have a pump similar to the output of the Aquabee 2000/1 pump? Mine on my KZ Revolution skimmer really p!@#$ me off.

[GSMguy]

I would upgrade the skimmer to an out of the box eheim 1260 and the return a flowstar 1500

[victor90]

Gsmguy is right i have read that many people switch the aquabee out for a eheim and the flowstar 1500 will work great

[chadfarmer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14495097#post14495097 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reefknight
Victor,
What pump would you recommend for a 185-200g system? I am in the planning stages of either a Deep Sea 185 Neo or a custom Elos 160xl- clone style tank. Also do you have a pump similar to the output of the Aquabee 2000/1 pump? Mine on my KZ Revolution skimmer really p!@#$ me off.


my aquabee produced more than the eheim 1260 that i had connected to it


i never turn it off i just feed the tank and the foam head collapses and i dump the cup

[Rwinfrey]

the flowstar is the way to go with back pressure it will probably only be running at 50 to 60 watts.I put my hand in front of mine and it drops right down to 65 watts:D

[reefknight]

Thanks for all of the suggestions. When I get ready who can I order the airstar 1500 return pump from? I have only been able to find it on the ATB website.

chadfarmer - If you have a moment, please send me a pm on how you are able to keep a foam head with the KZ. Mine will build one for a short time and dump. Thanks!

[chadfarmer]

my flowstar will be here for nmy return pump on tuesday

[chadfarmer]

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/chadfarmer/Picture001-13.jpg

[reefknight]

Sweet!

When I set up my next tank it will have an Airstar 1500 return.

[LCN]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14527767#post14527767 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chadfarmer
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/chadfarmer/Picture001-13.jpg

Nice pump. I like mine better since it has the "ATB" sticker rather then the "Flowstar".:bum:

[chadfarmer]

its on the other side of the pump

[bolis03]

I’m setting up an 80 gallon (48”L x 24”Dx 18”) would a flowstar 1500 be too much for a system this small?

[reefknight]

I would say so. My 90gal has an Ehiem 1262(900g/hr), but I have several elbows in my return scheme though. Mine is probably down to 500g/hr or so. I would reccomend an Ehiem 1260(600g/hr) for that size of display. They are quiet and don't add much heat.

[jlt23]

Does anybody have any dimensions for the flowstar 1500? I'd really like to know how high up from the bottom of my sump do I need to install the bulkhead. I will be using flexable PVC just in case.

[GSMguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14594492#post14594492 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bolis03
I’m setting up an 80 gallon (48”L x 24”Dx 18”) would a flowstar 1500 be too much for a system this small?

I'm putting one on my 67g with a single 3/4" return line I'm going to use a ball valve to throttle it way back hopefully reducing it's energy consumption to less than the 45w my eheim1250 uses.

[moo0o]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15131612#post15131612 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GSMguy
I'm putting one on my 67g with a single 3/4" return line I'm going to use a ball valve to throttle it way back hopefully reducing it's energy consumption to less than the 45w my eheim1250 uses.

doesn't that kill pump life? LMK how that works and how many watts it uses, im interested in doing the same :)

[GSMguy]

i hope not, as long as the Power Factor stays above .40 i wont worry.

i was ready to buy a bigger eheim but screw that, its almost as much money as the flowstar and the flowstar has rubber feet and Victor that come with it :) plus I've never owned a laguna pump ive seen plenty but they were never mine :D :D

[Rwinfrey]

bout time you come to your senses Nick:D

[jlt23]

Which flowstar would you recommend for a 150G + sump tank? The flowstar would also feed two media reactors, a chiller, and possibly a calcium reactor. Thanks

[Rwinfrey]

that's alot to feed you will loose a good amount of flow with that many output lines I would go flowstar 3200 (to be on the safe side)

[jlt23]

Wow, I wasn't expecting going that large. At the top of the page for a 180G tank they were recommending the flowstar 1500, but he didn't mention what else he is feeding. Thanks for your reply.

[chadfarmer]

i use a flowstar 1500 on my 120


it feeds 2 overflows , calcium reactor, skimmer, phosban reactor

[Rwinfrey]

I am a worrier when it comes to flow I figure you can always cut it back

[jlt23]

chadfarmer are you cutting it back at all? I will only have one overflow, but having it feed a chiller, I might need to go with a bigger pump. I agree with rwinfrey that I can always cut it back.

[chadfarmer]

i am not cutting my returns back but everything else i am

[luvreefs23]

Im ordering a flowstar 1500 for my marineland deep dimension 250 gallon as my return pump. Its only purpose will be to return the water to the tank thru the 2 overflow boxes.

[BreadmanMike]

I just ordered the 1500 for my new tank I'll be setting up after I move.


ATB Rules!!! :D

[BreadmanMike]

My new pump arrived today. I was dancing when I saw another ATB shirt in the box with it.
What other colors are there Victor? I'm going to have to buy another ATB product. My wife is trying to steal this one from me... :lol:

Thank You Victor.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d11/aquaticman74/PIC-0011.jpg

[GSMguy]

Nice Mike, mine should be delivered on the 7th or 8th :)

[BreadmanMike]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15302545#post15302545 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GSMguy
Nice Mike, mine should be delivered on the 7th or 8th :)

LMK how you like it. It'll be another month at least before I get the new setup running. :)

[BreadmanMike]

Is it better to run these internally or externally? Does it even matter?

[GSMguy]

doesn't matter

[SeanT]

Is the 4200 submersible?

[victor90]

All flowstars are submersible

[SeanT]

Sweet.
Thank you.
I should be receving mine any day now. :)

[GSMguy]

Mine should be here tomorrow. Siked!

[vanillagorila]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15327946#post15327946 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GSMguy
Mine should be here tomorrow. Siked! man, you got all kinds of ATB stuff coming tomorrow. I'm jealous.

[SeanT]

I just received my 4200.
Looks good.
I can't wait to get it inline as my new chiller feed pump. :)

[kentrob11]

Do these use the same impellers as the stock askoll? Very nice looking pump! Someone show a pic of the 4200 for size comparison...

[adamg23]

Anyone have pictures of their flowstar running internally? I have a 1500 that I am going to run internally, should I take the union off of the intake or just leave it on?

[GSMguy]

id leave the union on it wont hurt anything.

[victor90]

It is ok to take it off or leave it on If you need the space i would take it off.

[Rwinfrey]

here you go:D
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa3/rwinfrey/100_6703.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa3/rwinfrey/100_6702.jpg

[cchase231]

Can anybody comment on the heat these pumps add? i am thinking about using a 1500 on my next setup and I want to find a pump with minimal heat transfer.

[kentrob11]

Hey Sean...Got any pics of the 4200?

[victor90]

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee95/atbusa/IMG_7252.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee95/atbusa/IMG_7254.jpg

[kentrob11]

Thanks...Is the one below it a 1500? What are the dimensions of the 4200?

[GSMguy]

The one below is a mini airstar skimmer pump the 1500 is bigger

[Rwinfrey]

here is a side by side of a 3200 and an1800. The 1800 uses the same motor as the 1500.
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa3/rwinfrey/100_6093.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa3/rwinfrey/100_6091.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa3/rwinfrey/100_6091.jpg

[victor90]

FS4200 9Lx 5W x12H

[Project Reef]

Got mine coming tomorrow!

[rkaires]

Does anyone know how many feet of head pressure the 1500 and 1800 has and how many watts at any specific height.

Thanks,

[Rwinfrey]

I don't know about the head pressure but constant 65 watts on my 1800

[chadfarmer]

i cant use the search but i [posted it in the past on the 1500

[rkaires]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15434918#post15434918 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chadfarmer
i cant use the search but i [posted it in the past on the 1500


I found it.

Thanks,

[rkaires]

Does anyone know the dimensions on the 1500?

Thanks,

[victor90]

Bob sorry for the late response

It is 8L x 3.75W x 10H this is without the intake bulkhead since most people use them insump

[vanillagorila]

Victor, do you stock the flowstar pumps or are the special order?

[victor90]

all instock except for fs1800 which will be here next week

[vanillagorila]

My flowstar 1500 is on its way. When I get it I'll be all ATB and Tunze! :)

[GSMguy]

What's it replacing?

[vanillagorila]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15507853#post15507853 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GSMguy
What's it replacing? a mag 9.5

[Project Reef]

I love this pump! I got a flowstar 1500 shooting almost 30 feet (20+ft horizontal, then a few twists and turns) and it's STILL putting out really good flow. It is, how you say in America...'Bomb Deegeedy'.

[victor90]

I am glad you like it Ali

[GSMguy]

Wow 30ft of plumbing whoa. I am starting to think I'm going to have to add another 3/4" return to my tank...

[vanillagorila]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15522629#post15522629 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GSMguy
Wow 30ft of plumbing whoa. I am starting to think I'm going to have to add another 3/4" return to my tank... are you running yours yet? mine shows up today.

[vanillagorila]

I got mine!

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x71/vanillagorila/IMG_2498.jpg

[GSMguy]

Not yet. Soon hopefully.

[vanillagorila]

I got mine hooked up today, its pulling a nice 59 watts and putting out lots of flow! way more than my mag 9.5

[wishntoboutside]

wow this thread is still alive and kicking thats great.. many happy peeps with great pumps!

[moo0o]

Just heard this thing does 1500gph at 60 watts... thats awesome.

Might be getting one after I figure out what I can do with 900gph i don't need.

[JRaquatics]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15601541#post15601541 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by moo0o
Just heard this thing does 1500gph at 60 watts... thats awesome.

Might be getting one after I figure out what I can do with 900gph i don't need.

Set up a manifold to feed other equipment and or place a return line back into the sump to keep detritus from settling.

[vanillagorila]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15601758#post15601758 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by JRaquatics
Set up a manifold to feed other equipment this is what I did, and I still have a ton of flow. :) but I love it!

[GSMguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15601541#post15601541 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by moo0o
Just heard this thing does 1500gph at 60 watts... thats awesome.

Might be getting one after I figure out what I can do with 900gph i don't need.


if you dial it back with a ball valve it will do more like 45-50w @ 900gph:D

[jlt23]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15602330#post15602330 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by vanillagorila
this is what I did, and I still have a ton of flow. :) but I love it!
Vanillagorilla,
I'm setting up a 150G and deciding on the FS1500 or the FS1800. What equipment are you running off your manifold?
Thanks

[vanillagorila]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15615067#post15615067 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jlt23
Vanillagorilla,
I'm setting up a 150G and deciding on the FS1500 or the FS1800. What equipment are you running off your manifold?
Thanks

right, now I have 2 "two little fishes" reactors, one for carbon and one for GFO. I'm thinking about putting my UV back online, so then I would have that running on it too. and I have a chiller. so theres a lot of plumbing to run through in it.

[jlt23]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15615258#post15615258 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by vanillagorila
right, now I have 2 "two little fishes" reactors, one for carbon and one for GFO. I'm thinking about putting my UV back online, so then I would have that running on it too. and I have a chiller. so theres a lot of plumbing to run through in it.
Thanks. I'm planning on the same and running two media reactors, chiller, and possibly a calcium reactor.

[jlt23]

I got my FS1500 and was wondering how you connected a union on the inlet side? It seems very loose? If anyone has any pictures I'd appreciate it. Thanks

[GSMguy]

You have to put a PVC spacer between the union and the inlet.

[ECFENCING]

I'm thinking of getting the 1500 but I just swapped out my tlf reactors with the BRS reactors

Does anyone have the bulkreefsupply reactors plumbed off of a manifold?

They have push connect fittings versus the barbed fitting on the tlf reactors

I would be replacing an eheim 1262

[jlt23]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15657067#post15657067 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GSMguy
You have to put a PVC spacer between the union and the inlet.
Do you have a link? I searched for it at Savko and couldn't find it.

Thanks

[GSMguy]

i think its a custom piece that victor or anton cut themselves call victor and ask him

[jlt23]

Thanks

[ECFENCING]

Anyone t off the return and plumb in the bulk reef supply reactors?

Save me some time at Lowes :)

[Mark]

Would these pumps handle 12-16 feet of head pressure? I'm looking to put my sump in the basement, below the 180 gallon tank. I want about 6-700 gph of flow coming into the tank. The reason I'm interested in the flow stars, is that they are quiet and efficient. The basement area will be next to a section of the basement that is finished, so I don't want a lot of noise. I'm very happy with my ATB skimmer, btw.

[ECFENCING]

I spoke to Victor about the same situation but basically they are not pressure rated and will not suffice in 12 to 16 ft of head pressure. Not sure what the max height is

You might want to consider a sequence pump.

[chadfarmer]

max height on the 1500 is 15 feet at 0 water from the power curve

[kentrob11]

Are the larger Flostars using the stock Laguna impellers?

[victor90]

yes they do

[kentrob11]

Nice...Those are great looking pumps for sure!

[Rwinfrey]

here you go a 3200 and 1800 these were some of the first one's made the new pumps have union fittings on them:sleep:
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa3/rwinfrey/100_6091.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa3/rwinfrey/100_6081.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa3/rwinfrey/100_6068.jpg

[cvye]

Anyone have a source for 1.25" and 1.5" PVC pipe (preferably gray) and fittings?

[tjsreeftank]

Just got done installing my 1500 very nice & powerful pump

[Swoop]

Just installed my 1500 last night. Man that little bad boy packs a punch. Such a beast to be so small. Thanks ATB.

[moo0o]

Hey Victor, I need one of these! :)

[unknowns]

I just got my fs3200 installed and the flow is amazing. I replaced a 300 watt power hog. I know my power bill will thank me greatly. As a warning I tried to plumb my chiller in line and could get very little flow through the chiller.

[ranran]

I just got my fs3200 installed and the flow is amazing. I replaced a 300 watt power hog. I know my power bill will thank me greatly. As a warning I tried to plumb my chiller in line and could get very little flow through the chiller.

i am a little :confused: you say the flow is great but cannot get flow through your chiller? Want to clarify that.

[unknowns]

I attempted to run about 1/2 the flow though the chiller and the other 1/2 to the other return. The one return almost pushed water out of the tank. The side the chiller was plumbed to barely had any flow. It might have worked if I would have ran the water back to the sump, not sure did not attempt. It was already a heck of weekend replumbing task.

[Rwinfrey]

pics please so we can see your plumbing

[unknowns]

I currently don't have the chiller plumbed in the system. Not that big a deal at the moment. The tank has all t5's and the fan is keeping the temp down. The main problem I believe was the 5/8" hose that the chiller requires for connection.

[Rwinfrey]

ok I see your problem you don't have an ATB skimmer for the pump to work right you need this:) .

[blk94rs]

The 1500 & 1800 use the same motor block, correct?

Is the 1800 volute cover & impeller available as an upgrade to the 1500?

[rkaires]

Victor correct me if I'm wrong,the motor block and impellers are the same. The 1800 has a custom volute.

[victor90]

No Bob you are correct

[DiazE]

I need more flow on the return for my 65gal and I am currently using a ViaAqua 3300 with a 1039gph flow rate. I will need to cut it back with a ballvalve though, it might be too much for the the dual 1" overflows. I am considering the 1500, sweet.

Now to break the old pump so I can justify the new pump, so the wife doesn't complain again!