LS90gal
01/16/2014, 04:59 PM
Just recently installed a quiet one 4000 hh sump pump in my basement. I am using this pump to pump up premixed saltwater to my tank when I am doing a water change. The pump is pumping about 12 ft from my basement to my tank. The return on the pump is 3/4" I reduced it to 1/2" hose. When I turn the pump on it just bearly flows in to my tank. Would I have more pressure if I used 3/4" hose for return or the pump is just not strong enough to pump that much head ? I though if I reduced the return hose size to 1/2" I would get more pressure coming up to the tank. This pump is rated for 13' max head.
Also if I was to buy a bigger pump and its pumping to much GPh, would I put a ball value on the intake or return side?
Also if I was to buy a bigger pump and its pumping to much GPh, would I put a ball value on the intake or return side?