How big of return lines?

mongoose

Member
I'm running an 1100GPH CL system also but I'm goin to have a Mag 950 running the fuge, how big should my return lines be on both in a 65G, I was thinking 1/2 or 3/4 I can't decide. Mag will be going through a SCWD also. What do you think?
maybe 1/2 on the mag and 3/4 for the CL system
 

squidd

Active Member
1" on the closed loop pump and at least 3/4" on the Mag return pump...3/4" ID spa flex fits right on the SCWD "nipples"...
You will see huge gains in flow by going to the larger lines...
At least 1" on the intake lines...1 1/4" if you can fit it on the closed loop...
 

mongoose

Member
Thanks Squidd....I didn't know that larger lines would result in greater flow, I'm just worried that if I go too big the flow will not reach the other side of the tank but with roughly 2060GPH Max Flow before head pressure and scwd are put on the system I would guess its not really going to be a problem.
 
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