Diaphragmatic or peristaltic pump from basement

[malawinovice]

I want to have my ato reservoir with kalk in the basement. My float switches and electronics are in the sump space under my tank on the first floor. I will install the pump in the cabinet under the display tank in the living room.



I need a pump that can draw against 10 feet of head vertical and 15 feet horizonal.


I am tired of walking water upstairs and mixing kalk next to my tank in the living room!

[ctenophore]

Either of our pumps will work fine for this application. The peristaltic pump is silent but slower than the diaphragm pump. This is probably a good thing though since you are using kalk. The diaphragm pump will also work fine, and can be rate limited by using the included valve.

[malawinovice]

Where on your site can I just buy the pumps?

I re measused and head is 12 feet and run is 20.

Thanks

[malawinovice]

Also what tube do recommend for that length of suction/ draw?

[malawinovice]

Which is quieter of the two pumps?

[Vinny Kreyling]

Peristaltic pumps are quieter.

[Avast Marine]

Originally Posted by malawinovice

Also what tube do recommend for that length of suction/ draw?

Both pumps use 1/4" OD 1/8" ID soft pvc tubing. The peristaltic pump can also use 1/4" RODI type tubing. The peristaltic is the quieter of the two pumps.

[mbauma]

Any other benefits to the peristaltic? It's a lot more expensive than the diaphragm.

[Avast Marine]

The only thing I can add that hasn't already been said is the peristaltic pump is easier to plumb because it doesn't require a siphon break. The peristaltic pumps just cost us more to make and some people prefer that option due to some of the listed reasons, both are solid pumps though.