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11/15/2017, 11:22 AM | #1 |
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Reducing Return Line to tank
Hey Guys. I have a quick question. I just got a Sicce Pro 4000 return pump for my sump. My setup goes through a manifold into the one return line in my reef ready tank. My problem is the manifold and all of the piping measures 3/4 PVC and the pump exits at 1".
Is it safe to put a bushing/reducer to 3/4 so it will fit my manifold and my 3/4 return in the tank? |
11/15/2017, 11:24 AM | #2 |
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Yes it's safe.
You will lose some flow, of course.
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11/15/2017, 12:01 PM | #3 |
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unless that's a basement sump, that is way to strong a pump.
you only need about 300-400 GPH for a sump you may have drain issues, and very noisy at that |
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U can but it would kill the flow. It will be like having a valve that is halfway closed at the pump.
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11/30/2017, 08:50 AM | #9 |
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Thanks for the info guys. It is going through a lot in the manifold and Works great. I of course understand a little loss in flow, but was more concerned if it would hurt the pump. Sicce told me it wouldn't cause any harm as it is designed to handle it. Flow is great and quiet
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11/30/2017, 09:27 AM | #10 |
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Decreasing the output plumbing size (or using a valve to reduce flow) is no different whatsoever than increasing the head height. You will be fine. Too much resistance from whatever the source will just decrease output.
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You can always "restrict" the outlet of the pumps we use without any problems..
DO NOT do the same for the inlet of the pumps or you risk "cavitation" which can damage a pump quickly.. And by "manifold" did you mean you are running additional reactors,etc.. of that hence why you wanted an "oversized" pump for the application?
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