Pump for water changes

[dmolavi]

Thanks to gravity, siphoning out the water is easy

I'm getting tired of using a 1 gallon jug to add the newly mixed water back into the tank, though. Can anyone recommend a good pump that can sit in the bottom of my mixing container (a 20 gallon Brute), which can pump back up and into my tank? I don't have a sump on this tank, so there's about 5 feet of head pressure. The Marineland MaxiJet 1200 looks like it could be up to the task, and at less than $30, I'm ok with trying it.

[Brookster123]

I just set up a 22 gal brute barrel myself.. I got a hydor 350 off amazon.. it works pretty well.. 6' out and 3' up it pushes almost 1.5 gal/min.. it was cheap so I'm very happy with it.. I hooked up a foot pedal switch so it's hands free..

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[dmolavi]

The specs have it maxed out at a 3' head. That won't be enough for this...

[dmolavi]

Another Hydor pump, the L30, looks like it can do what I need, and it's not too pricey. I'm going to check my LFS to see if they have it.

[Brookster123]

It's a hydrafarm, sorry..

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[dmolavi]

I picked up the L30 from Marine Depot. Should be here next week. I'm looking forward to not lugging jugs anymore

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[Brookster123]

Oh man, you'll be loving it when it's time for that wc you just don't feel like doing.. if you're interested in the foot switch let me know.. enjoy

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[dmolavi]

It gets here Thursday...I can't wait

[dmolavi]

The foot switch sounds interesting...what kind and how is it rigged (ie, a dead-man type, or a push-on/push-off type)?

[Brookster123]

I'll post a pic later but it's basically a light switch.. one of the long flat type on a shallow work box, it cost about $20 for everything, I opted for the heavier grounded cord.. it works great..

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[dmolavi]

Like this:
Shop Cooper Wiring Devices 15-Amp White 3-Way Decorator Light Switch at Lowes.com

[Brookster123]

Yep, I used a black version though, white would have made more sense for sharpie marking purposes.

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[Ayi]

Can you post a pic? I would love to see how it works!

[Brookster123]

Just so happens it's wc time! !!

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[Ayi]

That's pretty cool! Wish I had one.