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Old 06-07-2012, 02:16 AM
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Originally Posted by subman View Post
Greg is right about sump turn over. Although I don't see the down side of more flow.
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I have an 1-1/2 drain and 2 1600+gph pumps and my gate is almost closed as well. At full siphon it will handle wayyy more than that. The only problem Ive come across is setting the gate with that much flow it becomes very sensitive.
I don't know why it bugs me so much LOL even considering reducing drain pipe diameter just so I can open up valve more

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I've read that flow rate through a sump, for proper skimming efficiency, is 6.1 times per hour
This would, of course, be comprised of your total system volume
1-1/2" drain has a potential of about 1350gph

Edit - apparently the calculator I use is way off for the drain
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