Submersible pump recommendations needed for 32g res

[SouP_N]

Looking for recommendations for a submersible pump. Running 1 FloraFlex bubbler with 8 open 1/4” lines coming off of it. My current “400” GPH pump is leading to uneven watering across the system. Pretty sure this pump in reality is probably about 60 GPH. My reservoir is a 32 gallon garbage can so pump must overcome about 26” of lift before exiting. Ideally looking for a pump that someone has used and trusts the manufacturers power rating on. Intake from the bottom would be a plus also so it can pump down to an 1/8” or so of water.

appreciate the suggestions!

 

[Moe.Red]

I looked at my Amazon history and I have purchased 8 of these:

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I actually use 2 per each 6 pot RDWC system. Over time they get noisy and pump less, so they are just a maintenance item for me. Plumb them in so they are easy to swap out and keep one on the shelf.

I have used more expensive pumps in the past, but I think cheaper pumps with planned replacement is best for our needs.

 

[SouP_N]

I looked at my Amazon history and I have purchased 8 of these:

Amazon.com

I actually use 2 per each 6 pot RDWC system. Over time they get noisy and pump less, so they are just a maintenance item for me. Plumb them in so they are easy to swap out and keep one on the shelf.

I have used more expensive pumps in the past, but I think cheaper pumps with planned replacement is best for our needs.

Appreciate it. My current Vivosun 400 GPH is 15w, this one is 24w. Not sure if this will produce as much flow as I need to keep the (8) 1/4” lines fed in an even. Especially after accounting for the reduced flow after over coming the 26” lift to exit the res.

 

[Moe.Red]

Here is a 5X jump in cost but the mag drives are powerful

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[jguit]

Make sure you convert foot of head to PSI. It'll give you an idea of how much pressure your pump has.

 

[SouP_N]

Can’t comment on the longevity of it, but I highly recommend the pump below. Greatly improved the evenness of my system and at a great price.

60w pump

 

[SouP_N]

Added bonus that it draws from the bottom down to 1/8”.

 

[clusterfucktuesday]

I use the green 24w and it’s a beast that’s taken a beating

 

[FLLW]

Are the submersible pumps you're using "food safe?

 

[SouP_N]

Are the submersible pumps you're using "food safe?

As food safe as the Rubbermaid garbage can they are in

 

[FLLW]

As food safe as the Rubbermaid garbage can they are in

Actually I'm sure you could get a garbage size can that was food safe.
I'm putting this stuff in my body I want to grow it in a food safe fashion.

 

[SouP_N]

Actually I'm sure you could get a garbage size can that was food safe.
I'm putting this stuff in my body I want to grow it in a food safe fashion.

To each their own. I pick and choose my battles.

They make white garbage cans that are “food safe” for ice. Are your 1/4 and 1/2” lines food safe?

 

[Moe.Red]

Pretty sure brutes are food safe.