External pump?

[Squirrel_reefer]

Anyone ever use a Jebao/Jecod DCT Series pump as an external return pump?

It appears to have NPT inlet/outlet, the only negative I could see is pump not getting cooled through dissipation in the tank.

thoughts? cautions?

 

[Scooby]

I wouldn't chance it due to it not having cooling fins or a fan to reduce the temperature [emoji855].

 

[Squirrel_reefer]

I actually have a metal blade muffin fan setup for 115v/60hz with a basic grounded plug, so I could run a cooling fan. basically I am trying to avoid added heat in the tank when it gets setup. my current setup has to run a cooling fan almost constantly to bring the temp down to 77F, usually without a fan its at 79-80F

might be more trouble than is its worth to try and setup as an external pump, but with a cooling fan would it be ok?

 

[Scooby]

What's flow rate your running that thing? There might be a chance al low speed but definitely not at height speed.

 

[Squirrel_reefer]

I am planning a future build. Plans call for the 6000 Series which is 1500gph max, my target turn over is 1000 gph so about 2/3 capacity

 

[Scooby]

Then In my opinion you will need either redo your sump to accommodate an external pump or leave it like it is and add a chiller. I wouldn't recommend doing the internal sump pump external unless the manufacturer can back it up.