Backyard Aquaponics
http://byap.backyardmagazines.com/forum/

water pumps
http://byap.backyardmagazines.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=9876
Page 1 of 1

Author:  Bushy [ Jun 12th, '11, 09:52 ]
Post subject:  water pumps

Still in planning stage but I have a question that I haven't seen discussed in any research I've done, that is, is there any reason why I shouldn't use an external pump for the sump?
Everyone seems to use submersables. I have a few good quality pumps on hand, prolly a bit of overkill with volume but better than not enough.
Your thoughts or knowledge greatly appreciated.

Author:  chainsaw [ Jun 12th, '11, 10:24 ]
Post subject:  Re: water pumps

Hi Bushy, and welcome. No reason you can't use the one you have, just a bit power hungry. So put it on a timer to cut back power usage.

If you look at Fish&Food system you will see where he has used a swimming pool pump.

Author:  earthbound [ Jun 12th, '11, 11:04 ]
Post subject:  Re: water pumps

Yeah, so long as the pumps aren't so big that your wasting loads of power, external pumps work fine...

Page 1 of 1 All times are UTC + 8 hours
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group
https://www.phpbb.com/