Will a RIO 1400 pump be too strong for this sterilizer?
919293
Possibly you need to run 250-400 litters per hour so if its more than this rate It won't get rid of bad bacteria
919294
No but it the wrong type of filter/pump . You would need an external canister filter pump.
919295
Yes too much flow, a rio 180 would be better. The uv light needs time to be exposed to the water to kill everything bacteria alage and parasites.
1524688
I am only running it as a UV sterilizer on a 10 gallon nano reef tank. I have a HOB wisper filter for my mechanical filtration. So I really don't know.
809554
I'm sure you can. I use the Medela sterilizer bags and have never had a problem.
1533386
i am using the smallest pump I could find...i think that would be sufficient for most media used in these things. The instructions for the phosguard, for instance, tell you to use a very low flow rate through it.
2169464
Yes but wayyyy over powered for that. This thing pumps my 2500 gallon holding tanks in 20 min or less. Sounds like you need a chopper lift pump...going from below grade to higher on just a bathroom right?
108191
I broke one of these dispensers by using B&B; hand soap. It was not a clear variety. From reading the problems people have had with these pumps, I'm now wondering if it was the pump or the soap!I should say that I have another one of these pumps and it is still going strong. I've only used clear type soap in it.
1716806
Keep your fingers crossed not so far. I had a big ceramic one before this and had the same problem. Also this one is so easy to clean that I do it frequently which I think must help to not overwork the pump.
2275124
Probably depends on how mild or corrosive your mix is. I would defnitely make sure you are comfortable pulling out the pump and hitting it with some petrolium jelly if you are mixing it pretty stout. I doubt that the tank will have any issues. My concern with any sprayer and something like you are talking about is the washers and seals. I do know that there are specific sprayers for heavy duty chemicals such as Chapin 19049 3.5-Gallon Xtreme Industrial Concrete Open Head SprayerMight want to check those out.
1721112
The pump is strong enough. A valve stem fitting does not come with the pump..I only use my pump for Halkey valves in pontoons on inflatables...
2194185
I initially bought this for my 25 gallon aquarium it didn't work. It was way too weak to do the job. Therefore I bought a bigger pump that's rated for 325 gallons per hour. That one worked very well for my my 25 gallon tank.
2129978
I would say likely as I have mine on a manual backpack sprayer. I have to pump often but can certainly keep the pressure up.
244995
This is just a vacuum head, so it all depends on your pump's power. But sand shouldn't be an issue even for a weak pump. It will clog your filter quickly though.
460401
Should work really well. You will need a separate RO storage tank and pump though.
1170661
Yes. I like to use a paddle type flow switch for booster pumps, but a pressure switch will work fine. Setting the high-low and range adjustments can be a little tricky in some situations.
1022584
I just want to add, though off topic, the pump and filter is way too strong for its size. Good tank in design but not for the filter or pump.
1809850
As well as a 1400 PSI pressure will work. There is probably a little pressure lost but I wouldn't think much.
140126
It is not strong. It has a small intake and tube. It takes a few minutes to fill a 5 gallon bucket. I'm probably spoiled by my faucet attached powerful gravel vaccuume though...