jonclark96
Past CCA President
Jose:
1. I thought about this as well. One reason for having the pump and loop up high is to prevent a siphon should there be a power loss. I have the ability to set the pump up high and would save some on plumbing to the loop. Although the pumps do put off some heat, I don't think it is a concern.
2. This could be true depending on the longevity of the pumps, but I also took noise into consideration. Everyone I have talked to that runs a linear piston pump says they are almost silent. The current diaphragm pump that I have works just fine, but there it is loud. My fish room is a converted bedroom, so the noise is noticeable. For a little bit more money, the lack of a constant hum in my house will be worth it. Most I have talked to that have linear piston pumps have reported years with little to no maintenance. Some have had their pumps running for 10+ years with no issues.
1. I thought about this as well. One reason for having the pump and loop up high is to prevent a siphon should there be a power loss. I have the ability to set the pump up high and would save some on plumbing to the loop. Although the pumps do put off some heat, I don't think it is a concern.
2. This could be true depending on the longevity of the pumps, but I also took noise into consideration. Everyone I have talked to that runs a linear piston pump says they are almost silent. The current diaphragm pump that I have works just fine, but there it is loud. My fish room is a converted bedroom, so the noise is noticeable. For a little bit more money, the lack of a constant hum in my house will be worth it. Most I have talked to that have linear piston pumps have reported years with little to no maintenance. Some have had their pumps running for 10+ years with no issues.