Hi all,
I am using the following INTAKE config on my 180:
Current setup is 2 X 1" drilled input bulkheads (one on each end of the tank) that are connected via 1" spa flex to a SINGLE 1" T that couples up to the 2" pump intake via 1" flex hose. So really restricting the input flow here and not really getting the benefit of the dual intakes. Stupid I know.
Option 1 would be to connect EACH of the 1" bulkhead intakes to a SINGLE length of 2" PVC pipe that connects directly to the 2" pump intake. Not sure why I did not do that originally. I am thinking this should improve the intake flow by at least 25%(???) and will thus improve outlet flow as well. I know I am causing the pump to underperform as it is setup now.
Option 2 would be to install one of the CPR overflows in addition to option 1 and also connect that to the 2" PVC. That would provide 3 inlets and possibly 4 if I got the largest CPR model with the twin intakes (sweet). 1200 gph for the twin intake model.
The blackfin pump has a 2" inlet and outlet. It flows 3600 gph so I am pretty sure it can handle the extra input with no issues even if I add the overflow...I have it throttled back anyway.
Option 2 will provide some additional flow as well. Just not sure I want to be concerned with the occasional loss of the siphon.
I currently have a closed loop canister system. I think even option 1 will improve things considerably.
Am I on the right track or am I just up too late?
Appreciate any comments.
I am using the following INTAKE config on my 180:
Current setup is 2 X 1" drilled input bulkheads (one on each end of the tank) that are connected via 1" spa flex to a SINGLE 1" T that couples up to the 2" pump intake via 1" flex hose. So really restricting the input flow here and not really getting the benefit of the dual intakes. Stupid I know.
Option 1 would be to connect EACH of the 1" bulkhead intakes to a SINGLE length of 2" PVC pipe that connects directly to the 2" pump intake. Not sure why I did not do that originally. I am thinking this should improve the intake flow by at least 25%(???) and will thus improve outlet flow as well. I know I am causing the pump to underperform as it is setup now.
Option 2 would be to install one of the CPR overflows in addition to option 1 and also connect that to the 2" PVC. That would provide 3 inlets and possibly 4 if I got the largest CPR model with the twin intakes (sweet). 1200 gph for the twin intake model.
The blackfin pump has a 2" inlet and outlet. It flows 3600 gph so I am pretty sure it can handle the extra input with no issues even if I add the overflow...I have it throttled back anyway.
Option 2 will provide some additional flow as well. Just not sure I want to be concerned with the occasional loss of the siphon.
I currently have a closed loop canister system. I think even option 1 will improve things considerably.
Am I on the right track or am I just up too late?
Appreciate any comments.
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