What pump to use on TLF 150?

[Bry17nyc]

Just like the tittle says... Which pump do you think I should run on a TFL 150 running some phos media ?

 

[bigdog1428]

Out of all the pumps , I use the maxi jet 1200,,, u dont even need the ball valve , it's perfect for the tlf 150

 

[Bry17nyc]

Out of all the pumps , I use the maxi jet 1200,,, u dont even need the ball valve , it's perfect for the tlf 150

Oh really?
Is there a certain amount of gph that should go through it?

 

[ming]

You should use a ball valve, only the top layer of the phosban should tumble. If you're using it for carbon, it doesn't matter as much as carbon can handle higher flow without issues

 

[rbtwo4]

you should use a ball valve, only the top layer of the phosban should tumble. If you're using it for carbon, it doesn't matter as much as carbon can handle higher flow without issues

+1

 

[Bry17nyc]

Where do I get those tube ball valves?

 

[xxxAngeloxxx]

You should be good with max jet 1200 as bigdog said with valve as ming said too. I'm using a maxi jett 1200 pump with a valve for my TLF photsphan. Excuse my mis spelled word

 

[rbtwo4]

they should sell them on any website if im not mistaking or check home depot.

 

[xxxAngeloxxx]

Try aquacave.com under plumbing section then click on valves

 

[rbtwo4]

y pay shipping for a ball valve lol go to home depot

 

[xxxAngeloxxx]

Some home depot won't carry then or get them in for a while. That's why you call in before you leave the house so you won't spent gas money.

 

[rbtwo4]

lol

 

[rbtwo4]

ask russ at salt water critters.

 

[Imbarrie]

Where do I get those tube ball valves?

When you instal that valve place it between the pump and the reactor. That way to don't pressurize your reactor. If you place it downstream from the reactor you will pressurize it and it will leak.

 

[mbg75]

Instead of adding another pump, I tapped mine off my return pump.

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[Bry17nyc]

Instead of adding another pump, I tapped mine off my return pump.

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I have a mag 9.5 as a return that's extremely strong for a reactor though

 

[mbg75]

I have a mag 9.5 as a return that's extremely strong for a reactor though

U put a ball valve between.

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[KathyC]

Phosban running in a TLF150 reactor requires a flow rate of 20-30 GPH..yep, that's all
I wouldn't waste a MJ1200 on it - you could use a MJ400 or one of the Mini-Jets. You do need to take the distance from the pump to the reactor into consideration when you figure out what pump you are going to use.

FYI...
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Media/PDF/18413-phosban-reactor-instructions.pdf

Definitely put the ball valve before the reactor.

 

[Jaftica]

Instead of adding another pump, I tapped mine off my return pump.

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+1 Thats what I did also, add a tee, with a ball valve.

 

[Bry17nyc]

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m251/EL_MONTRASO/d498450b.mp4

is this too much tumbling ??