ATO pump for 75' run?

Inajamxray · 09/14/2016, 07:09 AM

Hi all, I'm looking for help with my ATO and a long run from RODI storage to sump. I have Tunze ATO, 10' head, and horizontal run of 75'. The stock pump says 15' head but does not work. Is there a DC pump out there that will work or an AC pump that I will have to use the tunze AC-DC switch.

texdoc77 · 09/14/2016, 09:36 AM

You might consider the avast diaphragm pump. It is quite a strong little pump. I have no idea if it would work with tunze, but you can pair it with the pressure sensor avast sells for less than $100. I use mine to pull up 10 feet, over 25 feet and down 10 feet.

ArmanS · 09/14/2016, 10:52 AM

Spectra Pure LM3-MPM should be able to do it.

Inajamxray · 09/15/2016, 11:55 AM

Thanks Guys for the response. After checking both out, I ordered the Avast Diaphragm pump. Head hight is huge and for 44. bucks, don't think I can beat that. I'll post the results. Thanks again.

reefgeezer · 09/15/2016, 12:41 PM

Many dosing pumps will pump that distance & head. Maybe that would be a better option. The pump might run longer but otherwise, many are capable of top-off duty.

09/14/2016, 07:09 AM	#1
Inajamxray Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bohemia, NY Posts: 4	ATO pump for 75' run? Hi all, I'm looking for help with my ATO and a long run from RODI storage to sump. I have Tunze ATO, 10' head, and horizontal run of 75'. The stock pump says 15' head but does not work. Is there a DC pump out there that will work or an AC pump that I will have to use the tunze AC-DC switch.

09/14/2016, 09:36 AM	#2
texdoc77 Registered Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 417	You might consider the avast diaphragm pump. It is quite a strong little pump. I have no idea if it would work with tunze, but you can pair it with the pressure sensor avast sells for less than $100. I use mine to pull up 10 feet, over 25 feet and down 10 feet. __________________ "The terrible thing, the almost impossible thing, is to hand over your whole self; all your wishes and precautions; to Christ." -C.S. Lewis (Mere Christianity) Current Tank Info: Currently Rebuilding

09/14/2016, 10:52 AM	#3
ArmanS Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 90713 Posts: 1,391	Spectra Pure LM3-MPM should be able to do it. __________________ 120" x 34" x 30" 540g Build Starting Soon! Royal Exclusiv Dream Box Sump, 2 x 60" ATI LED/T5, DaStaCo CARx, Apex, Genesis, BK SM 250, 3 x RD 3 230w, UV, ATS, & Arid Reactor! Will have build thread so

09/15/2016, 12:41 PM	#5
reefgeezer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 2,621	Many dosing pumps will pump that distance & head. Maybe that would be a better option. The pump might run longer but otherwise, many are capable of top-off duty. __________________ John, Current Tank Info: In-process, 90 Gallon SPS Reef

09/15/2016, 11:55 AM	#4
Inajamxray Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bohemia, NY Posts: 4	Thanks Guys for the response. After checking both out, I ordered the Avast Diaphragm pump. Head hight is huge and for 44. bucks, don't think I can beat that. I'll post the results. Thanks again.