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Unread 01/13/2018, 07:59 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by reefkeeper2 View Post
I have it running on full power. I already have the plumbing at 2 inches up to the display but once it reaches it there are two elbows and a reduction to 1 inch to get thru the bulkhead. The overflows could handle many times more flow than they are getting. It's not a big deal, but I'm always looking for ways to increase flow in the tank. My tank is viewable from all sides with center overflows. Powerhead placement choices are limited.
I do think the pressure pump would add a bit more flow but what I would suggest is to use the head calculator at the link below. Choose RD3 230 and see what that tells you as far as head goes. The we can compare it to the flow charts on the pressure pump which are real numbers and not just estimates. That is one thing Germany is very meticulous about is testing true flow with real pressure meters. The reduction to 1” at the display is the big killer unless you have a pair of 1” that are fed by a 2 in line and split via a 2” T or WYE.

http://www.reefcentral.com/index.php...oss-calculator


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