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a question about modifying a powerhead...

Postby Sea Turtle » Thu Feb 10, 2011 3:15 pm

...has anyone tried modifying a powerhead to be used as an external pump?
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a question about modifying a powerhead...

Postby blackwidow » Thu Feb 10, 2011 6:40 pm

Bro yung akin nasa labas sya wla sa sump.hope I got your point bro.
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Re: a question about modifying a powerhead...

Postby Sea Turtle » Thu Feb 10, 2011 7:23 pm

hindi kaya external pump yan? what if it says in the powerhead that it should be completely submerged in water, is there a way to modify it para pwede syang external?
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Postby blackwidow » Thu Feb 10, 2011 7:38 pm

Bro rio14 yung akin. Sabi nga submersible pero as long nmn ata na my dumadaan na tubig ay ok.
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Re: a question about modifying a powerhead...

Postby Sea Turtle » Thu Feb 10, 2011 7:57 pm

ah ok... i was thinking of the same but i thought it would overheat or something. sige i'll try it... thanks! :D
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Postby obet_carlos » Thu Feb 10, 2011 10:53 pm

rio hf pumps can be used externally.. used my hf 14 externally for a few years na..
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Re: a question about modifying a powerhead...

Postby Sea Turtle » Thu Feb 10, 2011 11:12 pm

i see... rio lang ba ang pwedeng gamitin externally? yung sq kaya? nakakatakot kasi baka sumabog eh. :lol:
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