closed loop flow

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  1. kurens

    kurens Astrea Snail

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    i think i will re-done everything:(..1.5"returns,2" intake.....change super squirt for om4 and impeller for dart to get 3600gph.ughh
     
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    Powerman Giant Squid

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    The squirts are pretty restrictive. If you do 1.5 up to that... the 4x1" is plenty. How many go at one time?
     
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    kurens Astrea Snail

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    if i understand your question correct i got ver3 so two returns going at one time.
    if i will go with 4-way(1.5/1) you think i can keep my 1" returns?
     
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    I didn't use squirts... but you should keep it how you want. Lots of folks run them and they offer some randomness and changing flows... if you just let 4 run then it would not change... two 1" lines is still good. Look up how much flow you can get from 2x1" lines compared to one 1.5" line. It should be close.

    But ya... 4x1" flows with a 1.5 up to the 4way will give you as much flow as you are going to get. If you do the 4 way you won't need to bother with 1.5" after the 4 way.
     
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    decided to change it to 4-way and leave 1" returns as they are.intake will be redone to 2" and snapper hybrid convert to dart for 3600gph.hope i will see some flow:)thanks for advice.
     
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    no sweat. Good luck.