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Old 09-28-2013, 05:21 PM
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I'm getting rather poor flow.
I see in your sig you're using a pair of MP40s, so you have the ability for lots of in-tank flow
And just a rough guess, I'd say your system volume is around 110G ? Maybe 120G ?
The ideal flow rate through your sump is 6.1x total system volume
So unless you're getting much less than 700-ish GPH, I wouldn't be overly concerned about it and just stick with what you like about your plumbing
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Old 09-28-2013, 05:51 PM
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3/4" duck bill gives the feeling of more "pressure" versus the round one
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