pump for uv sterilizer [Archive]

so-smrt

Sun, 18th Jan 2009, 12:02 AM

looking for something inexpensive. aynone have one or have a recomendation for one would be great.

BigKGlen

Sun, 18th Jan 2009, 01:56 AM

What's the recommended flow rate for the UV?

so-smrt

Sun, 18th Jan 2009, 12:46 PM

not sure... it is the coralife 9w. from what i understand it is low flow

BigKGlen

Sun, 18th Jan 2009, 01:09 PM

50 to 200 GPH flow required. Eheim 160 Compact or a MaxiJet would work fine for that.

so-smrt

Sun, 18th Jan 2009, 10:11 PM

i happen to have a maxijet 900 extra sounds like that will do the trick huh.

BigKGlen

Mon, 19th Jan 2009, 10:43 AM

That MJ900 has a 230gph flow rate. Go to Marine Depot to choose a good pump, then buy the right one, locally.