last w/d / bulkhead questions "i hope"

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
if the pump has a 3/4" outlet, use 3/4" hose
"a chain is only as strong as its weakest link"
 
From your pump run 3/4" pipe to 3/4" bulkheads.
Use 1" bulkheads for your overflows and run 1" pipe to your sump.
 
From your pump run 3/4" pipe to 3/4" bulkheads.
Use 1" bulkheads for your overflows and run 1" pipe to your sump.
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not saying i dont believe you but does anyone agree with this?
found a few lfs that have bulks.going tomorrow.
and thanks for the reply plumber.
 
midnight;556497; said:
not saying i dont believe you but does anyone agree with this?
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Plumber is spot on man! The out-flow needs to be larger than the in-flow because the pump puts the water under pressure. This means that the in-flow operates at a higher velocity than the out-flow. The out-flow is gravity powered and that ain't much. A pump can pump in well over what gravity can pump out. Thus you need a larger exit than entrance.
 
I'm going to agree with plumber and chompers.

Again...your overflows can not be to big! lol
 
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