90 and 45

artur72 · 02/20/2011, 01:53 PM

I change my return pump from external GEN-X 40 to Mag 12 in sump. Yea I should know better. Now I have much less flow. In my return line I have 4 90 elbows < water goes thru chiller>. In one case I can change 90 elbow with 45. In other 3 I can put 45 couple inches of pipe and second 45. You think that will increse flow little? I think it will help a little. Water hits 90 prety hard and must turn 90 degres. With couple 45s flow is more smoth.... What you guys think? Thanks!!!

mike_cmu04 · 02/20/2011, 02:04 PM

It will help the flow alot 90's really slow the water down.

02/20/2011, 01:53 PM	#1
artur72 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Naperville Posts: 30	90 and 45 I change my return pump from external GEN-X 40 to Mag 12 in sump. Yea I should know better. Now I have much less flow. In my return line I have 4 90 elbows < water goes thru chiller>. In one case I can change 90 elbow with 45. In other 3 I can put 45 couple inches of pipe and second 45. You think that will increse flow little? I think it will help a little. Water hits 90 prety hard and must turn 90 degres. With couple 45s flow is more smoth.... What you guys think? Thanks!!!

02/20/2011, 02:04 PM	#2
mike_cmu04 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Shepherd, Mi Posts: 2,348	It will help the flow alot 90's really slow the water down. __________________ 92 Gallon corner tank, 2-radion gen 2 led lights, 2 mp40's Current Tank Info: 92 Gallon Corner Tank

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