back pressure on you manifold?

[Devaji]

Just trying to get a good idea on if it needed for put back pressure on your manifold?

plumbing will be 1" T off to 1/2 for the equipment.

I am guessing it is, but as I live in the middle of now where I am trying to get my pats list together

 

[ndrwater]

If you run the return through/past the manifold 1st, then continue up to the return, you eliminate the need for adding back pressure to a manifold. The exit from the return pump creates the necessary pressure.

 

[Devaji]

@ndwater so it goes RT pump -manifold T off to 3 devices (ATS, carbon reactor and a future what ever ) then up to DT I will not need to create back pressure? I am understand it correct?

 

[ndrwater]

@ndwater so it goes RT pump -manifold T off to 3 devices (ATS, carbon reactor and a future what ever ) then up to DT I will not need to create back pressure? I am understand it correct?

You are understanding me correctly yes.

By having a constant pressure at the manifold, before any tee in the line, yiu have all the pressure you need to the manifold.
Just be aware, the more flow you divert through the manifold, the less flow that will ultimately make it into the return. This is NOT a bad thing. Slower flow through the filtration makes the filtration more efficient. Flow within the tank should be handled by powerheads or a closed loop (completely different discussion).

 

[Devaji]

^yup I agree PH in the DT with around 10X turn over is what I normal go for. just never had a manifold before so got confused. like everything in the hobby there are pros and cons but I do like the idea of only running one pump to feed everything.