Booster pump mounting help

[sean151]

I'm working on remaking my RODI system and in the process I am mounting everything to the wall now. I have everything setup, but the mounting situation for my booster pump (aquatec cdp 8800 w/ rubber feet). Has anyone worked on mounting this model vertically?

 

[RobB'z Reef]

Like this?

 

[count krunk]

You can simply put screws through the holes on the feet

 

[sean151]

You can simply put screws through the holes on the feet

;Facepalm I saw the holes and didn't put that together. You wouldn't happen to remember the size screw would you?

 

[JumboShrimp]

I agree with @Rob.bucek — horizontal or vertical mounting shouldn’t matter; it’s a pretty bad-boy pump. You’ll like it.

 

[count krunk]

;Facepalm I saw the holes and didn't put that together. You wouldn't happen to remember the size screw would you?

the screw that fits! haha. Mine is in drywall so I used the screws that came with my drywall screw supports

 

[JumboShrimp]

To be clear, mine (photo above) is all screwed into plywood on the wall— painted Rustoleum black. It’s not just painted wall.

 

[RobB'z Reef]

It's easiest if you remove the pump from the mount first, screw the mount to the surface first. #8 or #10 are around the size that would work. I think I used 1"long screws.

 

[sean151]

To be clear, mine (photo above) is all screwed into plywood on the wall— painted Rustoleum black. It’s not just painted wall.

I am using a board as well, definitely recommend it to others as it allows you to not worry about the weight of the unit.

 

[Bbev]

I agree with @Rob.bucek — horizontal or vertical mounting shouldn’t matter; it’s a pretty bad-boy pump. You’ll like it.

I like how the power supply is mounted. How was this done?

 

[JumboShrimp]

it’s pretty crude, actually. You can do better. But I had some heavy gauge loops of plastic laying around, and I put two on the bottom and one on each side and screw the men. It held the unit— and only then needed sturdy zip ties through the loops to hold the unit from falling forward. Sorry for the bad explanation. I think the sturdy zip ties is the main key; metal eyelets screwed into the board would probably do the same thing.