Michigan Cichlid Association
General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: SKISWETPETS on December 05, 2013, 08:44:12 AM
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This blower is rated for 60cfm max. This is setup for a 1" output "stub of pipe coming out", my question is would it be a bad idea to reduce that down and run 3/4 inch or stay with the 1" size. Any input would be appreciated. Im thinking it may only create more pressure in the 3/4 opposed to the 1". ??? Or possibly would be better to jump up in size. I know this has probably been covered before, but im getting closer to setting things up.
Thanks in advance...
SKI,
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I have no experience, but was great in physics and chemistry if that makes any sense lol. My question would be how many air hoses will be hooked up to this, as each one will act as a relief point of some pressure. If you are planning on having just a few, I see no need to reduce the 1" pipe. The only reason I would see the need to do this is if you are using a bunch of relief points, or plan to expand the system to be much larger. Again, I have never messed around with a blower, just seen 1 in action. Sure others may have better advice, but this is what I think if it helps at all.
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Unless your room is huge, I would go with 1 1/2" or 2" pvc. It will be easier to install valves into, and you won't have to worry about back pressure as much.
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Unless your room is huge, I would go with 1 1/2" or 2" pvc. It will be easier to install valves into, and you won't have to worry about back pressure as much.
Thing is, I will have an 8x12ish room. Plus about half of my basement. I figure I will have more than a 100' or so of PVC to creat a loop in my screwy fish room/ fish basement. The key to the "loop" is to have no END point right. Even if it is not exactly a perfec circle or loop of air. I have more figureing to do of corse. Just wanting to get some fresh input on this subject.