Plumbing questions

roblarss · #1 10-09-2009, 09:55 PM

I can drill the intake larger but the pump only has a 3/4" intake anyways. I could remove the SCWDs and just feed to 2 of the 3/4" outlets. That would simplify the plumbing

sphelps · #2 10-09-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by roblarss

I can drill the intake larger but the pump only has a 3/4" intake anyways. I could remove the SCWDs and just feed to 2 of the 3/4" outlets. That would simplify the plumbing

Pumps usually have smaller inputs and outputs but the piping should be larger. If you can run 1.5" pump straight from a 1.5" bulkhead to the pump and then larger pipe again for the outputs it will help. 4 3/4" bulkheads for output will actually match up nicely to a single 1.5" input.

roblarss · #3 10-09-2009, 10:18 PM

Thanks for the info.
I was figuring oversizing by .25 was plenty
I will see if I can fit larger piping coming down from the tank. I do have a spare 1.5" bulkhead around here somewhere.

golf nut · #4 10-09-2009, 11:06 PM

The 90 degree bend into the SCWD is robbing you of flow, maybe as much as 30%, the SCWD accounts for 20%

untamed · #5 10-09-2009, 11:41 PM

You should consider putting in a nice OceanMotion 4way instead of the SQWDs. I've run both and the OM4way is the way to go!

roblarss · #6 10-10-2009, 05:06 AM

The OM4way is the way I wanted to go but the price tag kept me back. Im going to try a few piping changes and see if the flow improves.
My need to get this tank in service has greatly increased do to the flood downstairs. I hate having to put rubber boots on to feed my fish.

Dez · #7 10-10-2009, 03:56 PM

There's someone selling an OM squirt on here and it's still for sale.... I'll post a link if I find it...