Return pump and manifold..

LoveReefer · 05/03/2019, 02:25 PM

I have a RR 90G and I have a RO Varios4 return pump. It is rated at 1050gph.

I plan on running GFO/Carbon reactor from BRS and eventually UV sterilizer..and who knows what else down the road..

Will my return pump have enough power to run a few pieces of equipment added later through a manifold? How much of a drop in pressure should I expect?

I’m trying to get an idea if plumbing a manifold into my system is worth the extra work and money or if I’m better off using separate pumps to run my added equipment.

Thanks

Mike

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billdogg · 05/04/2019, 06:38 AM

I have gone both routes several times over the years. My current 120DT started with a manifold to run reactors for carbon (24/7) and GFO (as needed). My return pump is a eheim 1262 so the flow was there, in theory at least. A couple years ago I got tired of trying to fine tune the reactors to get proper flow through them and have switched to individual pumps for them. For my 60FT that uses a mag18 as the return, I made a manifold as well, but built it with gate valves instead of the ball valves I had always used in the past. Because of the overabundance of flow the mag18 provides for such a small tank there is plenty of flow for both reactors if I should need them.

Bottom line? Either way will work. If you go for a manifold, I'd suggest getting good gate valves. They make a world of difference.

05/03/2019, 02:25 PM	#1
LoveReefer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 15	Return pump and manifold.. I have a RR 90G and I have a RO Varios4 return pump. It is rated at 1050gph. I plan on running GFO/Carbon reactor from BRS and eventually UV sterilizer..and who knows what else down the road.. Will my return pump have enough power to run a few pieces of equipment added later through a manifold? How much of a drop in pressure should I expect? I’m trying to get an idea if plumbing a manifold into my system is worth the extra work and money or if I’m better off using separate pumps to run my added equipment. Thanks Mike Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05/04/2019, 06:38 AM	#2
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	I have gone both routes several times over the years. My current 120DT started with a manifold to run reactors for carbon (24/7) and GFO (as needed). My return pump is a eheim 1262 so the flow was there, in theory at least. A couple years ago I got tired of trying to fine tune the reactors to get proper flow through them and have switched to individual pumps for them. For my 60FT that uses a mag18 as the return, I made a manifold as well, but built it with gate valves instead of the ball valves I had always used in the past. Because of the overabundance of flow the mag18 provides for such a small tank there is plenty of flow for both reactors if I should need them. Bottom line? Either way will work. If you go for a manifold, I'd suggest getting good gate valves. They make a world of difference. __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer