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jimmer
05/05/2005, 11:19 PM
need some input on a new pump.currently have a mag 12 to one return and a blueline to the other.want to run one pump was thinking about mag 24but thought i read somewhere not to run inline just submersed?i like the bluline very quiet and the mags seem to run forever.any suggestions?tia jimmer

Gary Majchrzak
05/06/2005, 04:57 AM
jimmer- how long are your water return lines?

jimmer
05/06/2005, 06:39 AM
gary my sump is in th stand so both are less then 4 ft

Kent E
05/06/2005, 07:42 AM
Velocity! By far my favorite pump.

MarksReef
05/06/2005, 07:59 AM
What size Blueline are you running to 1 side? How about a bigger Blueline?

Gary Majchrzak
05/06/2005, 03:27 PM
Blueline, Iwaki and Little Giant are reliable pressure rated pumps that are practically indestructible.
With only 48" head you might also want to check out some pumps that aren't energy hogs. (Sequence etc.)

Pump selection guide:
http://www.reefs.org/library/pumps/