Remote Sump In Garage 1 Floor Down - Return Pump Options

TheClark · May 7, 2019

I am a little out of date on all the options these days, hoping you all can get me up to date.

Basically I have a remote sump in the garage, one floor below the tank. The DT is 400 gallons.

Looking for return pump options. Last I checked reefflo was king here, but I do hate that the seals occasionally go out. Murphys law says it will happen during vacation!

KrisReef · May 7, 2019

TheClark said:
I am a little out of date on all the options these days, hoping you all can get me up to date.

Basically I have a remote sump in the garage, one floor below the tank. The DT is 400 gallons.

Looking for return pump options. Last I checked reefflo was king here, but I do hate that the seals occasionally go out. Murphys law says it will happen during vacation!

Yup on Murphy!
I have two returns on my system, but I am only pushing 4’ so I don’t have the scoop on higher pressure and flow options. Just wanted to address Murphy perhaps.
Gl!

dantimdad · May 7, 2019

Reeflo makes some of the best high head pumps out there.

They are reliable and quiet as well.

They can be a bit pricey but worth it if you need them.

mache62 · May 7, 2019

I use an Iwaki 70rlt from my basement sump to the dt 1 floor up. It is also T'd off to feed the fuge that is in the basement as well.

Dr. Dendrostein · May 7, 2019

TheClark said:
I am a little out of date on all the options these days, hoping you all can get me up to date.

Basically I have a remote sump in the garage, one floor below the tank. The DT is 400 gallons.

Looking for return pump options. Last I checked reefflo was king here, but I do hate that the seals occasionally go out. Murphys law says it will happen during vacation!

Don't forget, insulate, piping, if possible and want to.

Jason_J · May 7, 2019

My sump is in my basement and the tank is on the second floor. I couldn't decide between an Iwaki 70RLT or the 100RLT so bought them both and plumbed them in. Ended up deciding the 70 provided enough flow and now the 100 is a backup that is already plumbed in and can be online with the turn of two valves.