Plumbing ?

[Gentc]

My return pump has a 1/2" outlet. Would I derive any benefit from running 1/2" vinyl tubing to a 1" pvc line into the tank?

 

[jeff williams]

My return pump has a 1/2" outlet. Would I derive any benefit from running 1/2" vinyl tubing to a 1" pvc line into the tank?

You will lose psi. Do you know your targeted flow rate and the pumps gph ?

 

[Gentc]

pump is rated 320 gph 6foot head I am looking for a 200 gph flow rate. My head is about 3 feet.

 

[BlueCursor]

If you go to 1" pipe and push that column of water up you will lose a lot of GPH. I would stay at 1/2" and put a ball valve in if you need to reduce flow. As your pump ages, you will lose some GPH anyway.

 

[jeff williams]

pump is rated 320 gph 6foot head I am looking for a 200 gph flow rate. My head is about 3 feet.

If I'm reading this right your saying your pump will pump 320 gph @6' head if this right just add a ball valve to restrict flow or you could do as you were saying and add a larger pipe to reduce flow by creating more static head psi but a ball valve would be the easiest. this would make your pump something like 5oo-700 gph @ 0 head

 

[Gentc]

Thanks Jeff and Blue. I'll go with the ball valve. I think that's the best idea.