Brownfish Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Hi all, my Grunfos pump has starting making a nasty clicking noise. The water is still going through at a good rate though. I am fearing a breakdown and would like to get a replacement pump. Presumably, I'll get the Grunfos reconditioned and then have it as the back up pump. Sooo... I'm hoping that you guys can point me in the direction of a good quality water pump that will pump enough water to turn over my 8x2x2. Preferably a pump that I can order over the Internet this afternoon and get delivered quite quickly As in most things, I'm after quality but I don't want to break the bank either Thanks in advance, Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canberra Alex Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Hi i would go a Pondmaster or an Ehime but there are other good ones around How many LPH does the old one push? A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Hi Richard, Try here mate. You will find the link at the top of the page. I would go with the HQB-3900 3500lph depending on the amount of water turn over you would like. HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wui39 Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Oase aquamax range will pump up to 15000L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colfish Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 hi Richard if the grundfos is making clicking noises, pull the pump cover off and check that there is nothing foreign in it [might be a piece gravel??] if it is terminal, by the time you order over the i/net and it arrives maybe too late check some syd stores and see what can be done, maybe able to get it too the club tonite, and you'll have it tomorrow just a thought; cheers; Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownfish Posted February 3, 2006 Author Share Posted February 3, 2006 Thanks for replying everyone. Good Call Colfish! I got home last night (my wife had reported the noise during the day while I was at work - it sounded pretty bad over the phone) and took the pump off and flushed it out. Although, I didn't see it, there must have been a bit of gunge in there because when I set it back up, it worked fine Two lessons out of this. First, it was a great move to put a union connector each side of the pump - easy maintainance. Second, I need a backup system. I think one of those $50 AoA pumps with a hose fitting ready to go is the answer. That way if I need the Grundfos reconditioned or if I need to shop around for another higher quality pump, the cheapie will keep my tank ticking over until I get it sorted. I never have measured the output of my Grundfos UPS20-60, I should do it one day. Cheers and thanks again, Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Is it this animal? Pump specs PDF The flow chart says 3000lph at 2m head (it run in top speed, says it has 3 speeds?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownfish Posted February 4, 2006 Author Share Posted February 4, 2006 Is it this animal? Pump specs PDF The flow chart says 3000lph at 2m head (it run in top speed, says it has 3 speeds?) ← Hi Ash, yes a very similar beastie, except mine is a few years old now (not sure how many as I bought it second hand). The three power levels are marked on mine are 60W, 80W and 110W, and by zooming on the linked pdf you can see that the levels on the one on the website are 40W, 65W and 90W. I have it running at the top setting and it doesn't surprise me that it is pushing 3.5k+ (head about 1.5m). A fair wattage I know, but I figure the constant heat it generates and puts into the water flowing through significantly reduces my heating requirements. Thanks for the tip on the website though. The price of around $300 new was a bit less than I thought it would be. A good investment for someone setting up a serious high volume tank. Cheers Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardb0iled Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Hi Richard, Try here mate. You will find the link at the top of the page. I would go with the HQB-3900 3500lph depending on the amount of water turn over you would like. HTH ← I'd recommend these as a great cheap backup pump. I'm actually using one as my main sump pump on one of my tanks. For the price they're unbeatable A similar pump would normally cost you 3 times as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chorrylan Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 hi Richard, just a note to yourself and any other local dudes.... I can usually be counted on to have a spare pump of some sort sitting around in case I have an emergency so if you do get caught out unexpectedly you're welcome to borrow it temporarily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownfish Posted February 6, 2006 Author Share Posted February 6, 2006 I can usually be counted on to have a spare pump of some sort sitting around in case I have an emergency so if you do get caught out unexpectedly you're welcome to borrow it temporarily. ← Hi Laurie, in that case, I take back what I said about you in the ACE chatroom the other night Seriously though, good on you Laurie, I'll keep it in mind Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caesar Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 I use the 10000l pump on my breeding tanks. Has worked well for 1yr and doesn't look like stopping anywhere in the future. I got it from AoA and it is pretty cheap also. http://www.aquariumproducts.com.au/category2_1.htm HTH Ave jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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