Plumbing question

[golf nut]

Also be very careful with math, a typical 3/4 barbed fitting doesn't have a 3/4 hole in it, I just measured one at.566 inside diameter that is a huge restriction when it comes to choking a 3/4 outlet pump. almost a 50% loss.

[NHRA]

When I built my system I used rigid 1' PVC and a very flexable and reenforced PVC. No hose clamps were required on the flexable PVC to nylon hose barb connections. This system has been running for a year and a half without even a drop leaked. The hose is a little expensive but I feel well worth it. It also has a bend radius of 3" for the 1" with no possibility of collapsing.

www.greenlinehose.com part#G941BW-100 for 1"

[banditpowdercoat]

Originally Posted by Mr OM

Also be very careful with math, a typical 3/4 barbed fitting doesn't have a 3/4 hole in it, I just measured one at.566 inside diameter that is a huge restriction when it comes to choking a 3/4 outlet pump. almost a 50% loss.

3/4" NPT ID, .755" 50% less .375 3/4" barbed fitting ID .566. It's more like 30% less, but who's counting HAHAHA

[golf nut]

Originally Posted by banditpowdercoat

3/4" NPT ID, .755" 50% less .375 3/4" barbed fitting ID .566. It's more like 30% less, but who's counting HAHAHA

You might want to do the Math again Dan, you are dealing with areas, it is a 43% reduction.

I know 3/4 is half of 1 1/2 but when it comes to pipe and volume the 3/4 will reduce the flow of a 1 1/2 pipe by 75%.

[banditpowdercoat]

OK, Paul, Ya, your right... DOH. I wasnt thinking pipes HAHA. Couple to many Adult beverage's last night