flow calculator/headloss

[Tphill]

Where could I find a calculator to estimate what my return flow back to the aquarium is? I've not been able to find one that include changes in tubing size, and T's.

 

[Reefing Madness]

What pump you using? Thats generally what they use for head loss to the tank

 

[jakeh22]

Where could I find a calculator to estimate what my return flow back to the aquarium is? I've not been able to find one that include changes in tubing size, and T's.

 

[Tphill]

Reef Octopus Varios 8. It's rated at 2700 gph at full speed. The pump has 1 1/4" tubing exiting the pump, and I've T'd it to 2 3/4" lines, with a few 90's in there as well.

 

[Reefing Madness]

This help at all?
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/l...urn-pump-feedback-on-flow-and-leaking.309208/

 

[Tphill]

Based on a couple of different calculators, I'm getting maybe 530 gph with this pump at 100%. Not the 1200 gph or so that I need to satisfy the 10% Triton wants. Guess I'll be putting a pump in my refugium.

 

[AllTheCorals]

Get the largest dc pump you can fit and run it as low as you need to. I try to keep my pumps below 75%.

 

[Tphill]

That was pretty much why I got this one.