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Old 03-18-2009, 01:52 AM
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So that we are are clear on this question, if the pump on the left has reached its maximum head, it would be the same height as the pump on the right with a much larger diameter?
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Old 03-18-2009, 02:11 AM
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As said big is better for pipe runs and loss due fittings, why I stayed with 1.5" to the bottom of my display.

What I wish for is a calculator that would take into account various line sizes (I'm running a 1.5" return line from the pump but then reduce to 1" at the display bulkhead).
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Hard to believe isn't it, but it is true.
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