Pump question. - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T12:31:55Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/pump-question?feed=yes&xn_auth=noTCLynx said:
You want to lo…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-05-03:4778851:Comment:3295842012-05-03T18:26:17.496ZPaul Smithhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/PaulSmith55
<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>TCLynx said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/pump-question#4778851Comment327579"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>You want to look for a pump that will move at least the volume of your fish tank at the height you will be requiring. (most pumps that are called 1000 lph pumps will only move 1000 lph at 0 head so if your fish tank is 1000 liters you need something bigger than a 1000 lph pump.)</p>
<p>Thank you very much for the…</p>
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<p><br/> <br/> <cite>TCLynx said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/pump-question#4778851Comment327579"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>You want to look for a pump that will move at least the volume of your fish tank at the height you will be requiring. (most pumps that are called 1000 lph pumps will only move 1000 lph at 0 head so if your fish tank is 1000 liters you need something bigger than a 1000 lph pump.)</p>
<p>Thank you very much for the reply !</p>
<p>All the best, Paul</p>
<p>I often like to move more like twice (or more) the volume of my fish per hour. Add to that, you need to know if you will be pumping continuously or do timed pumping. If you do timed pumping, you will need to move the volume required in the fraction of the hour the pump will be on.</p>
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<p>For continuous pumping of an IBC or aprox 300 gallon fish tank, I'm kinda partial to the Quite One 4000 pump. It is a 50 watt pump that has worked very well for me in small systems.</p>
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</blockquote> You want to look for a pump t…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-04-30:4778851:Comment:3275792012-04-30T01:40:32.497ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
<p>You want to look for a pump that will move at least the volume of your fish tank at the height you will be requiring. (most pumps that are called 1000 lph pumps will only move 1000 lph at 0 head so if your fish tank is 1000 liters you need something bigger than a 1000 lph pump.)</p>
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<p>I often like to move more like twice (or more) the volume of my fish per hour. Add to that, you need to know if you will be pumping continuously or do timed pumping. If you do timed pumping, you…</p>
<p>You want to look for a pump that will move at least the volume of your fish tank at the height you will be requiring. (most pumps that are called 1000 lph pumps will only move 1000 lph at 0 head so if your fish tank is 1000 liters you need something bigger than a 1000 lph pump.)</p>
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<p>I often like to move more like twice (or more) the volume of my fish per hour. Add to that, you need to know if you will be pumping continuously or do timed pumping. If you do timed pumping, you will need to move the volume required in the fraction of the hour the pump will be on.</p>
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<p>For continuous pumping of an IBC or aprox 300 gallon fish tank, I'm kinda partial to the Quite One 4000 pump. It is a 50 watt pump that has worked very well for me in small systems.</p> I would love to but I have no…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-04-26:4778851:Comment:3261322012-04-26T18:02:03.970ZDaniel McElhattanhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DanielMcElhattan
<p>I would love to but I have no idea myself. Still haven't purchased my pump.</p>
<p>I would love to but I have no idea myself. Still haven't purchased my pump.</p> Hello. Can You help me with c…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-04-26:4778851:Comment:3258862012-04-26T15:41:37.501ZPaul Smithhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/PaulSmith55
<p>Hello. Can You help me with choosing how many litres or gallons my pump</p>
<p>choice should be with a CHOP 2. 4 IBC grow beds, Fish tank 1135 litres. sump tank 500 litres</p>
<p>Hydroton media for each bed, 12 inches deep. I am finding it a tad overwhelming at the number of brands</p>
<p>and quantities. Thank you . Paul<br></br> <br></br> <cite>TCLynx said:…</cite></p>
<p>Hello. Can You help me with choosing how many litres or gallons my pump</p>
<p>choice should be with a CHOP 2. 4 IBC grow beds, Fish tank 1135 litres. sump tank 500 litres</p>
<p>Hydroton media for each bed, 12 inches deep. I am finding it a tad overwhelming at the number of brands</p>
<p>and quantities. Thank you . Paul<br/> <br/> <cite>TCLynx said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/pump-question?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A324280#4778851Comment324280"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Head is figured from the surface of the water that the pump is pumping from. So if your pump is drawing water from the bottom of a 3' deep tank and the grow bed surface is 2' above the surface of the water then you are only pumping to a head of about 2'. Always figure a bit extra though and remember that when the water level in the fish tank or sump tank falls, the head increases.</p>
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</blockquote> Thanks for the answer. I figu…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-04-22:4778851:Comment:3245062012-04-22T19:00:09.502ZDaniel McElhattanhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DanielMcElhattan
<p>Thanks for the answer. I figured the pressure of the water around would help push it those first 3'. But its good to hear someone agree.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>TCLynx said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/pump-question#4778851Comment324280"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Head is figured from the surface of the water that the pump is pumping from. So if your pump is drawing water from the bottom of a 3' deep tank and the grow bed surface is 2'…</p>
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<p>Thanks for the answer. I figured the pressure of the water around would help push it those first 3'. But its good to hear someone agree.<br/> <br/> <cite>TCLynx said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/pump-question#4778851Comment324280"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Head is figured from the surface of the water that the pump is pumping from. So if your pump is drawing water from the bottom of a 3' deep tank and the grow bed surface is 2' above the surface of the water then you are only pumping to a head of about 2'. Always figure a bit extra though and remember that when the water level in the fish tank or sump tank falls, the head increases.</p>
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</blockquote> Head is figured from the surf…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-04-22:4778851:Comment:3242802012-04-22T17:39:57.693ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
<p>Head is figured from the surface of the water that the pump is pumping from. So if your pump is drawing water from the bottom of a 3' deep tank and the grow bed surface is 2' above the surface of the water then you are only pumping to a head of about 2'. Always figure a bit extra though and remember that when the water level in the fish tank or sump tank falls, the head increases.</p>
<p>Head is figured from the surface of the water that the pump is pumping from. So if your pump is drawing water from the bottom of a 3' deep tank and the grow bed surface is 2' above the surface of the water then you are only pumping to a head of about 2'. Always figure a bit extra though and remember that when the water level in the fish tank or sump tank falls, the head increases.</p>