calx reactor pump Q

[authentic]

putting a peristaltic pump on my calcium reactor.Is it better to push water or pull water through?

 

[Bpb]

putting a peristaltic pump on my calcium reactor.Is it better to push water or pull water through?

Generally preferable to pull. If for some unforseen reason there is a clog at any point, peristaltic pumps (good ones anyway) have such a high pressure rating by design you can have a catastrophic leak. Pulling minimizes that risk. If you’re pushing with a propeller pump, and there is a clog, the impeller will just spin

 

[authentic]

Thanks

 

[ca1ore]

I don't think it really matters. I pull because it's easier on my setup.