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Hi all,
Anyone use an in-line pump to move water. I need to use this for one of my tanks..
looking or something like this... Needs to be able to pump up at least 6 feet and garden hose threads would be great though not critical.
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Bought it but had to return as it was so loud, My fish wanted to jump out of the tank and my ears are still ringing.
al
That type pump is very loud. I'm lucky. I can drain by gravity. It's fast with my 1" ID hose.
99 % of my tanks I can do by gravity too.. but this one tank stand I need to pump up..:(
You may be stuck. I don't guess even the largest Mag Drive or similar would have enough lift. Maybe some smart person will show up with the answer.
Try this The Quiet One 1200 Pro Series REGULAR PRICE: $31.59 is a powerful, energy-efficient, and versatile aquarium pump designed for both dry and submersible applications.
https://kensfish.com/products/quiet-...f268f49a&_ss=r
PS
I use the Ehiem Universal 1262 water pump and Mag Drive water pump for water changes.
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That Ehiem Universal 1262 has 12 ft of lift. I don't guess you're draining up a mountain, are you, Al?Quote:
Originally Posted by seanyuki
Al, you are looking for a transfer pump...
Home Depot, Grainger, and many others sell one that will fit your needs.
I will be buying one to pull the water out of my rain barrels for watering the garden.
Good ones run 150-250.00 that will easily fit your needs.
Now for a less expensive solution get some clear vinyl hose in the length you need at your local hardware store and attach it to this pump https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J1GMKSG...t_details&th=1
Thanks guys. The way I had this set up with the inline pump allows me to plumb the drain hose up 4 feet and across the room in the rafters.. then down to a drain pipe. 6 feet lift gives me a little cushion for those mfgs that pad their numbers.
By using an inline pump verses a submersible pump I can literally drain and clean the two tanks with the flip of a switch...Its kind of like using a python on steroids. The pump I am returning worked fine.. but was just way too loud for inside the house and small room. I may see if can modify a 12v inline water pump.. I wont get the gallons per min but it will be quiet.
In water - sicce
External - Iwaki diaphram pump
I use a Laguna fountain pump that lifts 11.5 feet. Bought it on sale when a fish shop went out of business. Also bought a smaller one.
Thank you Andy. I will look into them to see if they will work for my application.Quote:
Originally Posted by captainandy
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Thanks Mervin, I've had Laguna pumps before for my koi pond, they were very good pumps for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by bluelagoon
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