How to size full siphon drains?

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  1. ezz1r

    ezz1r Feather Star

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    Haven't tested it yet Vu Nguyen l'll keep you posted once I do the H2o test waiting on plumbing parts.

    Thanks again Brother

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  3. Kajung2k

    Kajung2k Astrea Snail

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    Sorry this took so long. The right side is my full siphon, the middle is emergency and the left side goes to my fuge

    My return is a water blaster hy7000 @ 5 head feet is approx 900gph

    Probably 90 percent of the water goes down the full siphon and 10 percent down the left drain.

    I can close both left and right drain completely and my emergency drain can take 100 percent of the draining.

    It might look really deceiving but the emergency drain is about 2" out of the water.

    Hope this helps.

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  4. ezz1r

    ezz1r Feather Star

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    Kajung2k :

    Appreciate the feedback it surly helps me get a better mental picture of what I need to accomplish. Hope to be as successful.

    Thanks

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    ezz1r Feather Star

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    Good afternoon !! What a mission !!!!!!!!!!

    I'm trying to locate three (3x) pieces of black flex hose to connect my overflow to my sump. Seems not everyone carries the darn thing any idea where I can purchase?
     

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    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    I wouldn't glue anything in the OF box.
    There's no real pressure, and snugly fitted my hand won't leak.
    When you want to adjust, change, clean, etc. You'll be glad you didn't glue there
     
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  9. ezz1r

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    Come to think of it you are absolutely right...LOL will not be gluing just in case.

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