Closed loop pumps on timer??

[OldDawg]

I am planning on running 2 closed loop circuits on my tank, Is it possible to run most external pumps on a wave timer so that each closed loop pump runs for 2 minutes then off for 2 minutes alternating... I would be using a Reefkeeper to control thge timing and it has soft start, That should be easier on the pumps, The pumps I plan on using are Quiet One 6000's due to the amperage draw & lack of noise for volume moved.

So what all do you think, Or should I just buy a OM.

 

[DonW]

I am planning on running 2 closed loop circuits on my tank, Is it possible to run most external pumps on a wave timer so that each closed loop pump runs for 2 minutes then off for 2 minutes alternating... I would be using a Reefkeeper to control thge timing and it has soft start, That should be easier on the pumps, The pumps I plan on using are Quiet One 6000's due to the amperage draw & lack of noise for volume moved.

So what all do you think, Or should I just buy a OM.

Nope cant do that, it will kill the pumps. I'd use one big pump and mbv.

Don

 

[OldDawg]

That be what I thought/... But had to ask.... Well off to buy an Oceans Motion.. Just need to reasearch pumps now.. as I want efficiancy with high output & low noise... Face it I WANT IT ALL. & for free if possible!!!!

Thanks!

 

[loohunter]

does anyone sell a mbv for under 400 dollars

 

[Krish]

does anyone sell a mbv for under 400 dollars

Check with Scooter. He bought one and can give you a website to check out that sells them

 

[bueller]

Hey All,

I Was Thinking Of Doing The Same But With A Gen X 8500 - On When The Lights Are On [ 8 To 9 Hrs] And Off When The Luner's Come On. What Do You Think... Will That Be Better On The Pump

Bueller

 

[Krish]

Definately...You just don't want to cycle them too close together, but running them for 8-9 hours one stretch then giving them a break may make the pump last longer IMO. Infact, some people shut down most of their flow at night so no difference

 

[bueller]

cool, then thats what I'm gonna do. i will run the return constant [gen x 6000] and run the closed loop pump [gen x 8500] during daytime lighting...sound good.

thanks
bueller

 

[NC2WA]

OK, it must have been a long day of thinking for me.
What does "mbv" stand for?

thanks
kirk

 

[LakeEd]

OK, it must have been a long day of thinking for me.
What does "mbv" stand for?

thanks
kirk

Kirk,

mbv = Motorized Ball Valve