I am so close to finishing the build of my 60g cube. I wanted to dip my toes in the sump and plumbing area, just for fun.
I think I made the mistake of doing a 1/2” return line, figured with not doing more than 400gph max, I would get away with it. Well, after doing a test on my pump I got, it is not strong enough (Sicce SDC 3.0 800gph, on full power I’m receiving about 180gph) and cannot deal with the head pressure; about 3ft vertical with one 90 degree turn.
I’m too inexperienced to make this call, should I just redrill for a 3/4” return, and get a stronger pump? Or is there a way to salvage this situation?
I think I made the mistake of doing a 1/2” return line, figured with not doing more than 400gph max, I would get away with it. Well, after doing a test on my pump I got, it is not strong enough (Sicce SDC 3.0 800gph, on full power I’m receiving about 180gph) and cannot deal with the head pressure; about 3ft vertical with one 90 degree turn.
I’m too inexperienced to make this call, should I just redrill for a 3/4” return, and get a stronger pump? Or is there a way to salvage this situation?