Manifold Plumbing 1" or 3/4"

wcharon · 04/06/2016, 06:46 PM

Hey Guys. I need some advise.

I am redoing my plumbing that is 3/4" and will be making it in 1" to match my return pump (RODC 5500 / 1585 gph).

My question is, should i also do the principle line of the Manifold 1" and then reduce the output only to 3/4" or should i make the whole line of the Manifold 3/4"??? Obviously each output of the Manifold will have a gate valve to reduce the flow.

I ask because the main purpose for the Manifold at this moment is for a reactor and a UV and i think 1" will be too much flow. Also i don't want to waste pressure that i will not use or prefer to use it thru the tank.

What you guys think and thanks in advance...???

wcharon · 04/07/2016, 03:13 AM

Any help por advise jefe?

Breadman03 · 04/07/2016, 06:36 AM

Bigger is better here. Use 1" at least for your supply lines, but feel free to reduce them after you tee off.

KevinsHVAC · 04/07/2016, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breadman03

Bigger is better here. Use 1" at least for your supply lines, but feel free to reduce them after you tee off.

+1

I have 1.5" coming out of my DCT15000 pumps, reducing to a 1" then to 3/4" at each T where the line loc is.

wcharon · 04/07/2016, 06:47 AM

GREAT.... Thanks. I will go that route then....

04/06/2016, 06:46 PM	#1
wcharon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 838	Manifold Plumbing 1" or 3/4" Hey Guys. I need some advise. I am redoing my plumbing that is 3/4" and will be making it in 1" to match my return pump (RODC 5500 / 1585 gph). My question is, should i also do the principle line of the Manifold 1" and then reduce the output only to 3/4" or should i make the whole line of the Manifold 3/4"??? Obviously each output of the Manifold will have a gate valve to reduce the flow. I ask because the main purpose for the Manifold at this moment is for a reactor and a UV and i think 1" will be too much flow. Also i don't want to waste pressure that i will not use or prefer to use it thru the tank. What you guys think and thanks in advance...??? __________________ 125 Gal. Reef Tank, Skimmer SRO-1000SSS (Old), Aquamaxx EM-200, Chiller Artica 1/4, BRS GFO/Carbon Reactor, Sunpower 6x80 Watt., Actinic ReefBrites, 2 Jebao RW-15, 3/4 Sea Swirl, HY-5000 Return Pump, Current Tank Info: 125 Gal. Reef, Chiller 1/4, Skimmer SRO SSS-1000 (Old), Aquamaxx EM-200, Aqua C UV, Actinic ReefBrites, Kore 5th. Doser, APEX Full

04/07/2016, 03:13 AM	#2
wcharon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 838	Any help por advise jefe? __________________ 125 Gal. Reef Tank, Skimmer SRO-1000SSS (Old), Aquamaxx EM-200, Chiller Artica 1/4, BRS GFO/Carbon Reactor, Sunpower 6x80 Watt., Actinic ReefBrites, 2 Jebao RW-15, 3/4 Sea Swirl, HY-5000 Return Pump, Current Tank Info: 125 Gal. Reef, Chiller 1/4, Skimmer SRO SSS-1000 (Old), Aquamaxx EM-200, Aqua C UV, Actinic ReefBrites, Kore 5th. Doser, APEX Full

04/07/2016, 06:47 AM	#5
wcharon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 838	GREAT.... Thanks. I will go that route then.... __________________ 125 Gal. Reef Tank, Skimmer SRO-1000SSS (Old), Aquamaxx EM-200, Chiller Artica 1/4, BRS GFO/Carbon Reactor, Sunpower 6x80 Watt., Actinic ReefBrites, 2 Jebao RW-15, 3/4 Sea Swirl, HY-5000 Return Pump, Current Tank Info: 125 Gal. Reef, Chiller 1/4, Skimmer SRO SSS-1000 (Old), Aquamaxx EM-200, Aqua C UV, Actinic ReefBrites, Kore 5th. Doser, APEX Full

04/07/2016, 06:36 AM	#3
Breadman03 New Old School Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Luzerne County, PA Posts: 3,293	Bigger is better here. Use 1" at least for your supply lines, but feel free to reduce them after you tee off.