T tbradley97 Jack Dempsey MFK Member Feb 4, 2011 124 0 31 34 syracuse Jan 14, 2012 #1 I have a pump rated at 500gph before plumbing and it comes with three hose attachments starting at a half inch and goes up to 1" but I do not know which one to choose.
I have a pump rated at 500gph before plumbing and it comes with three hose attachments starting at a half inch and goes up to 1" but I do not know which one to choose.
J joe jaskot Dovii MFK Member Sep 16, 2011 3,864 391 107 Clifton, NJ Jan 14, 2012 #2 Stupid Pump Answer: Choose the attachment that fits the size of the hose you are using. LOL!
Oughtsix Redtail Catfish MFK Member Apr 9, 2011 1,600 553 150 Redmond, OR Jan 17, 2012 #3 You will loose considerable flow with a half inch hose. The differences in flow between a 3/4" hose and 1" should be minor with a 500gph pump.
You will loose considerable flow with a half inch hose. The differences in flow between a 3/4" hose and 1" should be minor with a 500gph pump.