Plumbing question

[Kc189]

I am trying to figure out which pump I should buy for my new tank. My problem is I am having a hard time finding my head pressure. I am going to be splitting my main return and feeding my chiller with the main pump as well. I will require the following plumbing.

1.5 in plumbing:

2 45 deg

3 Ball valves

3 Unions

6 90 deg

2 Tees


1 in Plumbing:

1 Gate Valve

4 Ball Valves

4 Unions

1 45 deg

3 90 deg

The 1.5 in plumbing will be running 4 ft Vertical and 4 ft horizontal

The 1 in plumbing will be running 4 ft Vertical and 13 ft horizontal

I am hoping to get 1500gph out of the system and no more then 500gph can go though the chiller. If I missed something please let me know.

Thanks,

Keith

[mfinn]

There is a head loss calculator on the rc home page, left hand side.

[Kc189]

Yes there is but you can only do one size of plumbing Thank you

[Custom Aquatic]

Here is a page on our website with the piping instry standard chart used to calculate friction loss:

http://www.customaquatic.com/customa...ktech15NEW.asp

Make sure to follow the directions in the body of the chart to accurately calculate headfeet.

[Custom Aquatic]

Ball valves and unions should be full port, which means they will not affect friction loss as long as they are good quality valves and unions.

[Kc189]

Thank you very much that is what I was looking for!


Keith

[Custom Aquatic]

I am glad I could help. I have had many years of plumbing experience so if you have any questions or need any suggestions I would be glad to help.