Trying to plumb off return pump for water changes...

[miami dolfan]

MYREEFCLUB0070;1053533 wrote: More than likly the distance is the issue and then to clime 4 plus ft.
That pump is only rated for 11ft head but with bends, distance and tube size it just won't be able to push that far.
Over all I think it's the distance that is killing you.

Agreed here as well

 

[grouper therapy]

Miami Dolfan;1055638 wrote: Agreed here as well

Actually it was tube size. He upsized to 5/8" and it worked. There was too much friction lost.

 

[miami dolfan]

:yay:

 

[davidinga]

grouper therapy;1055640 wrote: Actually it was tube size. He upsized to 5/8" and it worked. There was too much friction lost.

Yup