External mixing station pump

Billdogg · May 5, 2019

Hey All! I'm in the process of upgrading my mixing station so I'm in the market for a reasonably priced external pump that can get water from the basement to the living room. I've already got it plumbed with 3/4" pvc so I am a bit limited there. I've been using a Mag18 inside my single barrel but now that I'll have separate barrels for ro/di and saltwater something I can plumb them both with would make life much easier.

Any suggestions that won't make me miss a mortgage payment???

Thanks in advance for your help!

JasonK84 · May 5, 2019

A lot of people use the Pan World pumps for their mixing stations. Just pick the model that fits your needs. As far as the 3/4” you can use pvc reducers from the pump if the output is larger.

I use a Current USA 6011 (3170 gph). I chose this because it’s also the same pump I use for my DT inside the sump. It works either internally or externally so if my DT pump ever quits I have a backup ready to swap out while I order another for the DT.

JumboShrimp · Jun 25, 2019

Could you please explain the basics (and in baby-steps) of a mixing station? I see the cans are connected, but the 'how' and especially 'why' of it all are a bit of a mystery to me. Thanks.