Djm9288 Posted November 27, 2002 Share Posted November 27, 2002 I use a mag 3( i had one lying around) and its the only pump that i had that could go uo 3.5 feet. Link to comment
Physh1 Posted November 27, 2002 Author Share Posted November 27, 2002 Personally, using a Rio800 and smaller or a MaxiJet1000 and smaller are your safest bets. The switches are rated for approx 10,000 cycles at 30watts/.28amps. That would be close to 10years worth of working. Larger pumps with larger wattage and amperage values will make that cycle number smaller....by how much?.....it's unpredictable really. All powerheads/pumps are inductive type motors. Starting is easy and non problematic BUT shutting off is something that inductive motors don't like doing so you see a amperage spike at shutoff. This amperage spike can be up to 3x the running current. Depeding on the amplitude of the electical phase (aka pulse) larger pumps can cause it to stick.....therefore not shutting off unless you flick the bobber with your finger to manually break the contact. Not really good since it could drain your resevoir and fill your tank!!! You can use larger pumps if needed but I don't recommend anything larger than the formentioned pumps.....for my liability and your safety. In my experiences I've had a Rio800 pump up as high as 6.5feet with good flow (enough for a makeup system) and a MaxiJet up to ~4feet. The Maxijets are much quieter and less chatty......but they lack pressure. Take that for what it's worth.....I think nobody really has a resevoir more than 6 foot below a tank so the mentioned pumps will do 99% of all applications. Cameron Link to comment
J-Bass Posted November 27, 2002 Share Posted November 27, 2002 I've got 3 powerheads laying around, Mini-Jet 404, Mini-Jet 606, and a Maxi-Jet 600. Would any of those work with your top-off switches or do you think they're a bit underpowered? Link to comment
Xavier Posted November 27, 2002 Share Posted November 27, 2002 Also remember that the smaller diameter of the tubing, the higher the pressure (allowing the pump to push higher). Link to comment
Physh1 Posted November 27, 2002 Author Share Posted November 27, 2002 Originally posted by J-Bass I've got 3 powerheads laying around, Mini-Jet 404, Mini-Jet 606, and a Maxi-Jet 600. Would any of those work with your top-off switches or do you think they're a bit underpowered? It would depend on how high you needed to pump. That will help determine pump needed. Originally posted by Xavier Also remember that the smaller diameter of the tubing, the higher the pressure (allowing the pump to push higher). This will help making smaller pumps a little more usefull. Cameron Link to comment
SLOreefer Posted December 2, 2002 Share Posted December 2, 2002 i just ordered mine...i hope i get it befor evacation... Link to comment
Physh1 Posted December 2, 2002 Author Share Posted December 2, 2002 Originally posted by SLOreefer i just ordered mine...i hope i get it befor evacation... You should.....it went out at 11 my time today..... Cameron Link to comment
Djm9288 Posted December 2, 2002 Share Posted December 2, 2002 Cameron, I liked my first one so much( i got it back in june) that I would like to buy a 2nd one from the 46g i am setting, up. I would like u to reserve me one to buy over the x-mas holiday. thanks Daniel Link to comment
Physh1 Posted December 3, 2002 Author Share Posted December 3, 2002 No problem......it'll be ready for ya. Cameron Link to comment
SLOreefer Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 hey cam i got my switch today...thansk alot...now l can go on vacation and not worry about my tank anymore. Link to comment
Physh1 Posted December 5, 2002 Author Share Posted December 5, 2002 Cool. Where are you going? Just make sure your resevoir is big enough for the time you'll be gone:P. Cameron Link to comment
SLOreefer Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 im just going home for christmas break for work and stuff. im gonan go up to the snow for like 5 days though. im gonna have about a 10 gallon resvoir just to be safe. im nt into the idea of causing a fire in my house from burning the pump out or anyrthing like that. Link to comment
Xavier Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 I burned out my Rio 600 last night ... I was trying to cycle some water between two 5g buckets... I had one raised up, the float switch in it, syphoning down to the bucket lower... when the float switch dropped, the pump pushed water from the lower bucket to the upper bucket.... didn't work out as planned Link to comment
latazyo Posted December 13, 2002 Share Posted December 13, 2002 I am interested in this switch, I sent an email Link to comment
sunflashx Posted December 16, 2002 Share Posted December 16, 2002 Cameron rocks. Paypaled on Wednesday night and had the switch on Saturday. Link to comment
Physh1 Posted December 16, 2002 Author Share Posted December 16, 2002 Originally posted by sunflashx Cameron rocks. Paypaled on Wednesday night and had the switch on Saturday. SweetB).....glad you got it quick. Cameron Link to comment
CRG Posted December 19, 2002 Share Posted December 19, 2002 I would like to order a switch. I sent you a PM Link to comment
MacnReef Posted December 20, 2002 Share Posted December 20, 2002 I sent you a PM just a little bit ago. I hope you still have some. As soon as you get back to me, I will be placing an order! BTW- I will need the hang on the back style. Link to comment
Physh1 Posted December 20, 2002 Author Share Posted December 20, 2002 MacnReef - you got a PM... I just finished another batch of 50 so I've got plenty right now:) Cameron Link to comment
Guy Posted December 20, 2002 Share Posted December 20, 2002 Just sent you mail, let me know how much and how to send Guy Link to comment
MacnReef Posted December 20, 2002 Share Posted December 20, 2002 I placed my order. I can't wait until that mail man comes, I will be so proud of my new item. I think I might, yep, here it comes :*( I will have pics and keep everyone posted! Thanx Cameron Link to comment
Djm9288 Posted December 20, 2002 Share Posted December 20, 2002 Hows my "special" switch coming???? Link to comment
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