Happy Easter!! Flow question

[Reefrookie733]

Happy Easter all!
I am running my return pump outlet which is 1.5" up to top of tank then splitting it off to these 2 3/4 Loc-Line hoses. Will these 2 in the picture be enough for this pump/flow or should i add more OR go with Vivids 1" loc-line??

So far my head pressure is only about 5-6. Thanks!!!
Wes

 

[Ron Reefman]

How big the diameter of the pipe is, doesn't make much difference. You want to know how many gph (Gallons per hour) your pump is producing. Pipe size is mostly related to gravity feed, not pump related.

A 1200gph pump can pump 1200gph thru 1/2" pipe up to any size you want. It just changes the speed at which the water exits the pipe. Think; your finger over the end of the garden hose. The smaller you make the opening, the further the water sprays out.

 

[Reefrookie733]

How big the diameter of the pipe is, doesn't make much difference. You want to know how many gph (Gallons per hour) your pump is producing. Pipe size is mostly related to gravity feed, not pump related.

A 1200gph pump can pump 1200gph thru 1/2" pipe up to any size you want. It just changes the speed at which the water exits the pipe. Think; your finger over the end of the garden hose. The smaller you make the opening, the further the water sprays out.

Thanks ron