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Old 04-07-2013, 04:07 AM
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Same here, I noticed a big flow improvement when I switched my Hammerhead from 1" to 1.5". I'd run the 1.5" for sure.
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Old 04-07-2013, 04:40 AM
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Damn you guys I didn't want to have to run more pipe lol but looks like I will be making another trip to the plumbing supply store
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Old 04-07-2013, 01:41 PM
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Lol, I know exactly how you feel. Re-plumbed mine 3 times
Make sure you put a ball valve on the discharge side to be able to regulate flow a bit. Those barracuda's can flow tons of water. The nice thing with them too is if you upgrade, you can just get a hammerhead impeller and swap them out. That's what I did (but in reverse, bought a used hammerhead and swapped to the barracuda for like $30)
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Old 04-07-2013, 07:33 PM
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I am sure glad I ran a 2.5 inch for the overflow line now , I am sure getting tired of running pipe I am thinking I will leave the 1" as a line for a closed loop if I want it

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