Plumbing Size

zlwags85 · 04/15/2009, 07:19 PM

Hello -

Quick question. I will be plumbing to the skimmer pump in the next day or two and was wondering if I should up the size of the intake line from sump -> pump. The pump is a Little Giant 4 and has a 1" inlet. There will be a couple of 90's or 45's (45's would be better if I can swing it) and around 5-6 feet of line. Will 1" pipe suffice or would it be better to use 1.5" to ensure the pump has enough water supply.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

zlwags85 · 04/16/2009, 06:49 AM

Anyone?

dj9264 · 04/20/2009, 05:00 AM

If it was 10-12' of line, I would say use 1.5". Use long sweeps rather than the 90's or 45's.

04/15/2009, 07:19 PM	#1
zlwags85 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Metamora, Il Posts: 378	Plumbing Size Hello - Quick question. I will be plumbing to the skimmer pump in the next day or two and was wondering if I should up the size of the intake line from sump -> pump. The pump is a Little Giant 4 and has a 1" inlet. There will be a couple of 90's or 45's (45's would be better if I can swing it) and around 5-6 feet of line. Will 1" pipe suffice or would it be better to use 1.5" to ensure the pump has enough water supply. Thoughts? Thanks!

04/20/2009, 05:00 AM	#3
dj9264 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 284	If it was 10-12' of line, I would say use 1.5". Use long sweeps rather than the 90's or 45's. __________________ Dana Current Tank Info: 210g reef, 20g surge

04/16/2009, 06:49 AM	#2
zlwags85 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Metamora, Il Posts: 378	Anyone?