Skimmer flow rates

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jhnrb

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How many times have you hear that you should pass 1 to 1.5 times the system volume through your skimmer per hour. well here are some guidelines that may help get you close. TIME TO FILL A ONE GALLON CONTAINER = FLOW RATE.

150gph takes approximately 24secs
175gph takes approximately 21secs
200gph takes approximately 18secs
225gph takes approximately 16secs
250gph takes approximately 14secs
275gph takes approximately 13secs
300gph takes approximately 12secs
325gph takes approximately 11secs
350gph takes approximately 10secs
 
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