Uv pump size help

[bevo5]

Hi there. I’m looking to plug an aqua 57watt uv into my system to assist in Dino wars. It’s a 220g total water volume. The specs of the uv say saltwater sterilization at about 1000gph.

Is that accurate for Dino control?
And. Is there a pump that you might suggest to get that level?

thank you.

 

[fishguy242]

can slow down a bit ,but not too much,do not want to over heat,850 gph??,old school recommend mag 9.5 ,dedicated to uv only should be rt around 900gph

 

[K7BMG]

More information please.
Do you have the UV unit and what size are its plumbing fittings?
They offer everything from 3/4 up to 2 inch.

For utility pumps like this it is hard to beat the Sicce brand of pumps.

 

[Funston07]

Let me see if I can find the brand of the one I just ordered. My UV is much smaller, only 24watt but its on a 65gal tank. Only paid like $50 and it was a recommended pump by the UV manufacturer. It is also a wet/dry pump. They have a size larger than I got that I believe was around 900gph

 

[Funston07]

Hi there. I’m looking to plug an aqua 57watt uv into my system to assist in Dino wars. It’s a 220g total water volume. The specs of the uv say saltwater sterilization at about 1000gph.

Is that accurate for Dino control?
And. Is there a pump that you might suggest to get that level?

thank you.

Look up Lifegard aquatics quiet one pro series pump. They have a bunch of models that will fit your needs, works decent and relatively cheap.

 

[Sharkman89]

It’s a matter of tank turn over per hour, so yes that sounds about right for Dino

 

[bevo5]

So I’ve read that 3x tank turnover for Dino. Would be about 700. Maybe somewhere between that and 1000 would work eh?

 

[BrianReefer]

Has anyone using an MJ1200 on the AquaUV 57 experienced any issues with the UV overheating? That was my plan for my UV arriving on Thursday to fight dinos, but AquaUV suggests a min flow of 1,066 to prevent overheating. Any thoughts?

 

[fishguy242]

Has anyone using an MJ1200 on the AquaUV 57 experienced any issues with the UV overheating? That was my plan for my UV arriving on Thursday to fight dinos, but AquaUV suggests a min flow of 1,066 to prevent overheating. Any thoughts?

nope mj 1200 is only 297gph

 

[K7BMG]

Has anyone using an MJ1200 on the AquaUV 57 experienced any issues with the UV overheating? That was my plan for my UV arriving on Thursday to fight dinos, but AquaUV suggests a min flow of 1,066 to prevent overheating. Any thoughts?

My thought is to follow the manufacturers recommendation.

The overheating can be a issue, and I am gathering they are referring to the UV unit not the tank temp. You don't want the tube to crack or break. This unit would not be good for Parasite use as you can't slow the flow.

 

[BrianReefer]

I have a Sicce 4.0 I can use that is about 950gph I believe. Would that pump paired with the AquaUV 57 be strong enough to kill dinos, or will the flow be too high to be effective?

 

[Sharkman89]

I would use a DC controllable pump

 

[K7BMG]

The best information you can get is direct from the manufacturer for the UV unit, your interested in buying or using.
Generally high flow is for bacteria slow flow is for parasite control.

Each manufacturer that I have reviewed has charts that provide information for each unit they offer and the flow rate for the intended use.

I went with a Lifeguard Pro Max.
This unit made sense to me as it has replaceable sleeves, and a count down timer on the lamp ballast so you know when to replace the lamp.
The UV will over time break down the PVC canister and eventually require complete replacement.

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With my extensive research on the UV implementation I had learned these important features are a must.
That the expense of the UV is wasted if not set up properly from the start.

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