SalteeDogg
Reefing newb
I have noticed most return pumps are three quarter inch and was wondering why you would need to go bigger then three quarter when you plumb it? Wouldn't three quarter inch pipe create more pressure? Reason I ask is because im setting up my sump and I ran half inch tubing off the return pump since the outlet was three quarter and after looking online at pictures, I have seen most people use 1 inch instead of the smaller. Makes my plumbing look light duty compared to the people who use 1 inch tubing. :grumble:
Also wouldn't you lose head flow with bigger pipe due to the weight of water pushing down on the pipe versus a smaller inch pipe with less water? My overflow is a 1 inch diy pvc but return is half inch pvc. I am wondering if this is right since its on a 160 gal
Also wouldn't you lose head flow with bigger pipe due to the weight of water pushing down on the pipe versus a smaller inch pipe with less water? My overflow is a 1 inch diy pvc but return is half inch pvc. I am wondering if this is right since its on a 160 gal
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