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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: RichE on October 28, 2013, 12:16:54 PM

Title: plumbing question
Post by: RichE on October 28, 2013, 12:16:54 PM

I have two pumps that are 650 gph but the question I have is the outlet hole is only 1/2", so if I was to use these pumps in my sump I have about a 4ft run to the top of the tank. Should I connect the 2 pumps and run into one return or should I make 2 separate returns.

Also is 1/2" pipe going to be ok for the whole run or can I up size it to say 1"?

Title: Re: plumbing question
Post by: lilscoots on October 28, 2013, 01:19:21 PM

I'd run two seperate returns, and upsize them
 

Title: Re: plumbing question
Post by: RichE on October 28, 2013, 04:11:01 PM

Quote from: lilscoots on October 28, 2013, 01:19:21 PM

I'd run two seperate returns, and upsize them
 

Thanks