Ato lift pump recommendations?

[Waterjockey]

Hi folks,
I am looking to put an automatic top off system in my basement, I am looking for reefers feedback on reliable ato pumps that can lift 10 to 12 feet or so. It's too high for an aqualifter, so I am assuming either a diaphragm or peristaltic pump (x2) will be required? I am looking for long term reliablilty (motor). I don't mind keeping spare parts for rebuildable pumps (I would prefer that), but some reviews I see have the motors burning out in a short time period.
If you are happy with your ato pump, and it has the head capability I need, I would love to hear from you,

Thanks and cheers!

 

[Kershaw]

What size sump you roping off?

 

[Waterjockey]

What size sump you roping off?

Hi!

I will be using something in the neighborhood of a 20 to 30 gallon rodi reservoir in the basement, pumping around 10 to 12 feet up to a 20 gallon sump. My makeup water rate is about a gallon per day on the most demanding days, maybe 1/2 gallon on an average day.

Thanks!

 

[Salty1962]

I would think you'd use float valves on your controller and then use a pump large enough to pump the top off to your tank. JMO

 

[Irsug1]

Avast Marine Diaphragm Pump is what you need.

 

[Waterjockey]

I would think you'd use float valves on your controller and then use a pump large enough to pump the top off to your tank. JMO

Hi. Yes, I will be using float switches in my sump to control the top off pump(s). It's basically what I do now.... what I am looking for is what pumps do people use and are happy with?

Thanks!

 

[Waterjockey]

Avast Marine Diaphragm Pump is what you need.

Thanks! Do you use one, and are you happy with it? Any issues with it?

Thanks again.

 

[Irsug1]

Thanks! Do you use one, and are you happy with it? Any issues with it?

Thanks again.

Yes I use them but not to push water from basement. If memory serves it can handle up to 18 feet of head pressure. Keep a spare around as they do wear out eventually but are reasonably priced. Very happy with them, they are a little noisy but perfect for a basement.

 

[Salty1962]

Hi. Yes, I will be using float switches in my sump to control the top off pump(s). It's basically what I do now.... what I am looking for is what pumps do people use and are happy with?

Thanks!

Gotcha

 

[mcarroll]

You can link Aqualifters to get more distance in case that seems like a good option.

The Avast should do the job, but a little expensive if it wears out as quick as the Aqualifter. I dunno.

A peristaltic pump may be the best option.

Well, "better" would be having a small reservoir of RODI near the tank rather than a large reservoir far away....

But if you have to do the far away thing, a peristaltic pump would be my choice.

Check out APT Instruments' Peristaltic Pumps in case you need more options.

 

[Rybren]

This Shurflo diaphragm pump will do the trick. I use one at my cottage and it pushes water 100' at 15 feet higher than the pump.

They are noisy.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200249074_200249074