Wanted: Mag 12 or Mag 24

[SunnyHouTX]

I want to upgrade my Mag18 to a Mag24. Let me know if you can help me out with a trade first

Edit: I already have a Mag 12 so instead of a single Mag 24 I could also run two Mag 12 by getting another. So I'm also open to buying a Mag 12 as well.

[fshfrk]

Sunny did you try and oversize the return line? 1 1/4" or 1 1/2".

[SunnyHouTX]

I already run 1" hose on the Mag18 now John, but I need the extra flow of the Mag24 for a new upgrade.

[cu0ngsayz]

eBay? That's if you can't find the trade.

[SunnyHouTX]

I'm in no rush really, just gonna keep this going till something pops up

[cu0ngsayz]

Check on marsh if you haven't...

[tbui1178]

Re: or Trade: Mag 24

Sorry to take this a little off subject... What size return comes on the mag 18 out of box? Will increasing the return line diameter increase flow?

[SunnyHouTX]

Re: or Trade: Mag 24

3/4" MPT on the pump impeller housing, don't know how to change that.

[barrettsline]

or Trade: Mag 24

Sunny I know what your lookin for flow wise on the 24, but I'm curious if you could re place it with this:

http://www.aquariumpart.com/Volute_for_Pond_Mag_and_Mag_Drive_24_36_p/rdf12783.htm

[eklikewhoa]

Pics of the new beast?

[SunnyHouTX]

Re: or Trade: Mag 24

Sunny I know what your lookin for flow wise on the 24, but I'm curious if you could re place it with this:

http://www.aquariumpart.com/Volute_f...p/rdf12783.htm

I haven't held an 18 and a 24 side by side so I don't know what's different. That part could work if both cases were the same.

[SunnyHouTX]

Re: or Trade: Mag 24

Pics of the new beast?

Very soon Q. Still working out details.

[barrettsline]

or Trade: Mag 24

I haven't held an 18 and a 24 side by side so I don't know what's different. That part could work if both cases were the same.

Not sure either. But it could be an option. Good luck with your search bro.

[SunnyHouTX]

I want to upgrade my Mag18 to a Mag24. Let me know if you can help me out with a trade first

Edit: I already have a Mag 12 so instead of a single Mag 24 I could also run two Mag 12 by getting another. So I'm also open to buying a Mag 12 as well.

Open to buying a Mag 12 as well so that I can run two Mag 12 instead of one Mag 24.

[Darth Coqui]

The mag 24 is slightly taller and has both 1" MPT and FMPT.
By increasing the diameter of the return will not cause it to flow harder but you can increase the psi by reducing the return line and playing with the diameter on the drains.
I do not recommend this as it will be a headache and hydro calcs are involved
unless you know hydraulics, then by all means have fun
I have a mag 24 and just recently helped a friend to upgrade his 18 to a 24
The noise from the 24 is a bit rowdy but that could be the vibration
adding a mesh or some type of mat that is fish safe for the mag 24 to sit on would prob be ideal for noise reduction
only concern is if you have the mag 24 plumbed with pvc and not tubing you need to cut pipe accordingly
hence why i went all tubing on my build with my mag 24
so easy to maintain and the mat i found came from the dollar store


Frankie