InLimbo87 Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 For a while, I used my JBJ ATO unit along with a Tom's Aqualifter pump successfully with my old 12g. But now that I have a 33, the pump is much too slow to keep up with the evaporation. I have a spare MJ900, will that be able to pump from the ground to the top of the tank (about 52ish ")? Also, how would I go about attaching the tubing to the top of the tank, so that it doesn't spill everywhere? Like a clamp or something? Thanks in advance for any help guys Link to comment
soundman Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I would try the MJ900 and see if it works. If it doesn't, step up to a MJ1200 or elevate your top-off reservoir so the 900 doesn't have to pump so far. You could hang a rigid "U" tube over the top of your tank and secure it somehow so it only sprays in your tank. Link to comment
InLimbo87 Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 Thanks for the response I'll have to just try out the MJ900 and hope it can pump it up to the top. Good idea with the rigid u-tube, I'll have to see what I can come up with... Link to comment
StevieT Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I use a 1200 on my JBJ ATO. It seems to pump it really fast, but I do think a 900 would work. My height is around 48". here is how I got it to spray down into the chamber, I used an output deflecor to direct the flow. As soundman said, a u-shaped tube woud work well too. ] Link to comment
InLimbo87 Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 Thanks Stevie! Thats perfect... Link to comment
StevieT Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Thanks Stevie! Thats perfect... you're welcome. That deflector piece comes with the pump anyways so mid as well use it. I Used a clamp to secure it. The white stuff is aquamend putty, pretty much makes sure no water comes out the wrong way!!! Link to comment
InLimbo87 Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 you're welcome. That deflector piece comes with the pump anyways so mid as well use it. I Used a clamp to secure it. The white stuff is aquamend putty, pretty much makes sure no water comes out the wrong way!!! Yeah, after looking at your setup I noticed I have all of the things you used to hook it up to the top there... the ato clamp that you ziptied it to, the deflector, etc. Now I just gotta try out this pump and get to fabricating Link to comment
InLimbo87 Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 Woohoo the MJ900 works perfectly. Caught a pic as the top off was finishing (fast enough but still slow ) Link to comment
InLimbo87 Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 Actually, needed to elevate my bucket a little and now it works like a charm (knock on wood) Link to comment
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