Difference between 1.5" and 2" drain in overflow - Canreef Aquatics Bulletin Board

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Difference between 1.5" and 2" drain in overflow

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01-20-2010, 01:40 PM

sphelps

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Location: Lyalta, East of Calgary

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Durso standpipes should be one size bigger than the drain to work properly, so if you're using 1.5" pipe for the drain, your durso standpipe should be 2". This should fix your problem.

FYI many plumbing stores will sell PVC pipe by the foot.

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