pvc size
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Are you going to use a hang-on pre-filter? The most common being 1" diameter I would do 1" in/out lines see how that goes...put a check/ball valve on the outlet and tune from there to get the right flow
Are you going to use a hang-on pre-filter? The most common being 1" diameter I would do 1" in/out lines see how that goes...put a check/ball valve on the outlet and tune from there to get the right flow.
Try 2x1" in lines to the sump and 1 or 2 1" out return to the tank but in a 75 gal it might be too turbulent of a flow...if 2 1" in lines are too much then u can always plug one...Im just throwing stuff out there to consider best way is by just steppin out on a limb and doing it learn from trial and error
I currently have 2 separate 1" in lines going to my sump (I have a built in overflow) one goes to a filter sock compartment for mechanical filtration, the other to a spray bar for bio filtration. Then I have a 1200 GPH mag drive 3/4 outlet to a 1" line. This line goes to a T and from there it comes out via 2 x 1" bulkheads.
Its friday I dont feel like working and Im bored so I drew u a diagram again just throwin it out there to give ideas
Try 2x1" in lines to the sump and 1 or 2 1" out return to the tank but in a 75 gal it might be too turbulent of a flow...if 2 1" in lines are too much then u can always plug one...Im just throwing stuff out there to consider best way is by just steppin out on a limb and doing it learn from trial and error
I currently have 2 separate 1" in lines going to my sump (I have a built in overflow) one goes to a filter sock compartment for mechanical filtration, the other to a spray bar for bio filtration. Then I have a 1200 GPH mag drive 3/4 outlet to a 1" line. This line goes to a T and from there it comes out via 2 x 1" bulkheads.
Its friday I dont feel like working and Im bored so I drew u a diagram again just throwin it out there to give ideas
deepblue101;1541039; said:
They use it in potable water systems, so it should be fine for fish. I've used PVC pipe in tanks for years without issue.
As to pipe sizing, 3/4" or 1" is fine for the line from the pump, but your drain lines need to be larger than your pressurized line. I run about 1200 gph through my 135, it has one 1" inlet and three 1" outlets. If I plug one outlet it is barely enough, plug two and the tank overflows...
muckieman;1541735; said:
Your pump from the sump to the tank is pushing the water with a fair bit of force. The return line (or lines) rely on gravity, so it needs to be considerably larger. To give you an example from household plumbing, a faucet has a 3/8" supply line but an inch and a quarter drain line.
I hope this helps you design your system.