Reversing AC 402 Powerheads

[Nuts4fish]

Anyone familiar with reversing a Aquaclear 402 Powerhead?

I have reversed the flow to create RUGF, my question is how do I prefilter the powerhead?

 

[RTR]

IMHO & IME, AquaClears are great pumps in conventional flow. In the reversed flow format, their output is pathetic - a huge waste of money and power.

Check out Penguin 1140 or 660 powerheads, they have an inexpensive RFUG kit available with prefilter - the powerhead still functions at near-normal rates with some small reduction in flow from the prefilter.

 

[Bmeasure]

I agree with RTR. I have purchased both powerheads and the Reverse Flow Kit for the Penguin is a great setup. The prefilter is also large enough to not clog quickly as many DIY prefilter setups do. The water intake is spread over about eight inches of prefilter!

 

[Nuts4fish]

Thank you for your replies.

I received a couple of the AC402 heads with my tank. I will look to upgrade in the not to distant future.

In the mean time how do you prefilter a reversed 402?

Thanks in advance.