Basement to 1st Floor Pump for Water Change Selection

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I’m looking for pump selections to do water changes from basement RO/DI holding to the first floor of my home… So, it doesn’t needed to be mega fast. I need to go 7’ up to a 90-elbow then another 90-elbow across about 9’ (basement ceiling) then a 90 up through the floor, maybe 12-18†to sump or tank / overflow box?… - Trying to stay in the 3/4†to 1†pipe range.

Looking at Pan World 100PX, 790gph and has ahas a max head of 21’ on 3/4â€

This pump would only be used about every 2 weeks for water changes, and controlled by an Apex.

On the flip side… I was planning on using two pumps. A smaller one that would run almost non-stop on the salt mixing barrel and the large pump (above) to do the water change… I considered using just one pump and valves, but I think the two pump solution would just work better? (Looking at 100g / 28x45 polys).
 
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You are probably only looking at 10-12' total head so many pumps will fit the bill depending on the flow rate you want. I would look at the 12' headloss point on several pump curves and find the one that suits your needs at a reasonable cost. Since it will only be used intermittently it does not have to be top of the line and super energy efficient.
 

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