Which is better?

[marquiseo]

Which would be better (2) 3/4" Bulkheads or (4) 1/2" bulk heads for draining?

I am trying to get close to the glass edge as possible while maintaining a high water line. the water will be pumped in through 1/2" bulkhead. I want to make sure it will be enough for water to drain out.

Also, no fish. CUC is only big turbo snails for now because they seem to do a great job alone.

The pump will be 476gph but I can adjust the flow.


Also, the tank will be a naked glass box.

 

[giulianom]

This estimated flow rate chart for PVC pipe may be useful:

http://flexpvc.com/WaterFlowBasedOnPipeSize.shtml">http://flexpvc.com/WaterFlowBasedOnPipeSize.shtml</a>


The flow rate for your drains can never be faster than the return pump's flow rate.

I would think 2 x 1/2" return bulkheads would be fine.

 

[marquiseo]

GiulianoM;985562 wrote: This estimated flow rate chart for PVC pipe may be useful:

http://flexpvc.com/WaterFlowBasedOnPipeSize.shtml">http://flexpvc.com/WaterFlowBasedOnPipeSize.shtml</a>


The flow rate for your drains can never be faster than the return pump's flow rate.

I would think 2 x 1/2" return bulkheads would be fine.[/QUOTE]

Thanks! Same thing applies for vinyl tubing?

 

[camellia]

Yes, his link is for flex

 

[giulianom]

Close enough.