Plumbing question/suggestion

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by Vu Nguyen, Nov 1, 2015.

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  1. Vu Nguyen

    Vu Nguyen Flamingo Tongue

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    Oh, and by the way, 50% more is this, at least for me. If the old one is 1 inch, the 50% more would be 1.5 inch, no 2 inches :)
     
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  3. Vu Nguyen

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    The 1.25 cap or any connectors are huge too. Making the whole thing really ridiculous
     
  4. Vu Nguyen

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    BTW, I use schedule 40...... plumbing parts
     
  5. Vinnyboombatz

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    Yeah one is bigger then the other obviously..25 inch bigger.:rolleyes:
    This is why the overflow usually goes on the back so you can't see it. Adding backflow to a drain is not a good idea.
     
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  6. Vu Nguyen

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    LOL, you got to be kidding me!
     
  7. Vu Nguyen

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    No, I am not going to take the tape measure out to show you another picture hahahahha
     
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    No. Not kidding you. 1.0-1.25=.25

    While I did misread your original post. 50%+1=1.5 not 1.25 .:p
     
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  10. Va Reef

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    Technically 1.0-1.25= -.25 not .25, but I'm not a math major ;)

    But like vinny said, if the pipe measures 1" and the other is 1.25" unless they gave you wrong sizes, it has to be a difference of .25"...

    Don't add a backflow. Ultimately you can go to the smaller pipe, but it just reduces turnover rate, so it's up to you if you want to make that trade. I've always been a fan of more flow, especially through the sump. But whatever is more visiually appealing works I guess
     
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  11. Vu Nguyen

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    Let's get back to my question. I am not asking how much percentage 1.25 is bigger than 1.00; In case you wonder, I copy and paste it here again.

    So I am working on an 87 gallon tank. It comes with a 1/2 inch return pump and 1.25 inch drain holes. I am putting an adapter to use 3/4 return pump. The drain, I am doing a durso stand pipe. The over flow box looks ridiculous with a huge 1.25 PVC durso stand pipe. Should I get an adapter to make it smaller to 1 inch or so?
    On my current tank, the drain is 1 inch and it has no problem tanking the drainage from the 3/4 return pump which is a tunze 1073.40 that pumps about 700-800 gph.

    Also, should I lower the neck of the durso a bit. I raised it high to cut down the noise. Experience gained from the current tank :)

    Thank you in advance for your feedback.



     
  12. Va Reef

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    Edited my post as you posted this, you can re read it or I can copy and paste, in case you "wonder."