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Pump for water changes

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Bill Liebbe, Jan 13, 2016.

  1. Jan 13, 2016 #1
    Bill Liebbe LeClaire

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    I am looking for an inexpensive pump for water changes. My RO unit is in the laundry room and I mix the water there in a plastic garbage can. I would like a pump I can use to first siphon and clean out my sump then switch around to pump the new water in. Same for the tank. Gravity draining is too slow and really does not vacuum the sump well. Currently I have a submersible pump for adding the new water it is the draining I need ideas for.

    Any suggestions would be appreciated.


    Bill
     
  2. Jan 17, 2016 #2
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    Rio 1100, 1400, etc are cheap pumps and good for what you are wanting them for. Also a good used Mag 5 or Mag 7, those are a little stronger water movers if you have to push water uphill a ways.
     
  3. Jan 17, 2016 #3
    Buku Ankeny, IA

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    Another idea is to use a sump pump. It sucks from the bottom, so you can pull everything out. I use mine when i move tanks. I think I paid $60 for it.
     
  4. Jan 17, 2016 #4
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    Sump pumps for sump pits are generally not made for SW though. Once you get a rio or mag going, you can rotate the inlet face down and it will do just as good of a job
     
  5. Jan 17, 2016 #5
    Buku Ankeny, IA

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    Oh I figured this would be drop in just when ever to clean. I always rinse mine after every use, but I mostly have it so it can push water up a couple flights of stairs.
     
  6. Jan 17, 2016 #6
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    I think that is what he is looking for, and as you describe it, that would probably work as long as you took care of it as you do. Good solution for pumping water up a couple stories
     
  7. Jan 18, 2016 #7
    chromess 01

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    I need to do this, I fill 4 5g buckets, heat it, mix it. Then take a gallon jug and a 2cup measuring cup- fill the jug with the measuring cup and pour it in, then repeat. 40g a week.
     

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