Multiple Pumps in Sump

[LJLKRL05]

I have a 210 display with a 40 breeder sump.
I have two of the TLF150 reactors for GFO and carbon, and I am about to install a UV unit.
That is 3 pumps to run all three of those items.
Is it possible to run multiple items on one pump? Since GOF and carbon need different flow rates, it seem like they require independent pumps.
How do you handle multiple pumps in your sump?

 

[LesPaulPlayer]

I have 2 pumps in my sump. One is my main return, the other supplies water to a manifold. The manifold feeds my chiller, biopellets, frag tank, and gfo.

 

[reefrf]

I have two pumps in my sump. One is my return pump that feeds my chiller & frag tank. The other feeds my BRS reactors for GFO & Carbon. It’s my option you don’t have to be concerned with different flow rates in the case of carbon & gfo. Just adjust the flow to be appropriate for the gfo. I don’t see more contact time with the carbon as a bad thing.

 

[DLHDesign]

Absolutely you can run multiple things off one pump. You'll need a manifold that has a valve (gate or ball, generally) for each device (reactors, GFO, UV, etc.) you want to run off the pump. If you only use a single pump, keep in mind that anything it diverts into another device will take away from the amount that's actually returned. @LesPaulPlayer has the optimal solution, I think - one pump to do nothing but return; another to feed all the stuff.

 

[Tom Blevins]

I have 3, main, bioreactor & calcium reactor.

 

[mcarroll]

You can get GAC that's more compatible with your carbon's flow rate.

You can also consider one of the pre-mixed carbon/phosphate-remover solutions that are designed to be used simultaneously.

So switch – do both in a single reactor.

Also, while there are many ways to install UV, one of the better ways is in-line with your return pump. Install it on a by-pass so the return flow can be switched away from the UV filter for maintenance.

Last idea...switch your protein skimmer to this:

DOC Skimmer 9415

You get a beast of a skimmer and it's mesh post-filter becomes your media reactor.

How many pumps do you hypothetically have left now?

(BTW, I have about as much sump volume under my 100 gallon system. You need a bigger sump! )

 

[LJLKRL05]

Bigger sump requires a little more room under the stand, so that is a headache, but I could use more room in the sump.
I like the idea of the manifold. I will have to research that.