Djplus1 August 21, 2013 Share August 21, 2013 Is there any reason I can't stand my pump in my sump like so? I'm kind of limited in space and this seems like a simple solution. It's an Eheim 1262 if that helps anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind August 21, 2013 Share August 21, 2013 I don't know why not. Because the suction will be on the bottom it will suck any junk against the screen easier. If it is in a clean bottom area of the sump then no issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djplus1 August 21, 2013 Author Share August 21, 2013 I don't know why not. Because the suction will be on the bottom it will suck any junk against the screen easier. If it is in a clean bottom area of the sump then no issue. It's bare bottom. I have chaeto floating around and little pieces certainly are present. But perhaps I can eggcrate off a section for the pump to mitigate the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind August 21, 2013 Share August 21, 2013 I have seen those pumps in that orientation on recirculating skimmers so I know they work fine like that. The eggcrate is a good idea. Even setting the pump up an inch or so with eggcrate would be enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djplus1 August 21, 2013 Author Share August 21, 2013 I have seen those pumps in that orientation on recirculating skimmers so I know they work fine like that. The eggcrate is a good idea. Even setting the pump up an inch or so with eggcrate would be enough. So you're saying to stack some eggcrate under the pump to keep it off the floor basically? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind August 21, 2013 Share August 21, 2013 If you find that it is sucking up to much trash and detritus you could do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 August 21, 2013 Share August 21, 2013 Fill a ziplock with sand and set it on that. Will eliminate any vibrations/sounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Garrison August 21, 2013 Share August 21, 2013 BowieReefer84, on 21 Aug 2013 - 1:18 PM, said: Fill a ziplock with sand and set it on that. Will eliminate any vibrations/sounds. only problem there is the heat from the pump vs the ziplock bag... the bag might loose depending on how much heat the pump generates... just playing devil's advocate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami August 21, 2013 Share August 21, 2013 The intake side is down so there won't be much heat there. The bag will be fine. I've not seen this done before, but I'm sure that it'll be fine. It may even elevate the intake side enough so it's not sucking in a lot of debris. That's the only concern that I would have. Sumps have a way of collecting debris. If you've got a few chambers ahead of the return chamber, this should help keep the heavier stuff away from the return chamber. The only other consideration for some pumps might be the pump body heating some if it were not submersed. However, your Eheim is know to be good on power and it's had a record of use in recirculating skimmers where it has operated reliably in open air, so I wouldn't worry about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djplus1 August 21, 2013 Author Share August 21, 2013 I'm using this to run my AquaC 180. I'm considering making it run my 2 reactors as well, but I guess I'll have to see how much I can tinker as I need about 700 gph min for the skimmer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattiejay6 August 22, 2013 Share August 22, 2013 Fill a ziplock with sand and set it on that. Will eliminate any vibrations/sounds. Genius idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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