PVC manifold or tees on braided vinyl tubing?

[QuinnLee512]

I am planning on plumbing my IM 75 ext like this with PVC and tubing. However I want to add some media reactors to my return line. Can I just put tees in the vinyl tubing or should I change to using PVC for the return?

 

[blaxsun]

If you’re already plumbing it with PVC I’d just go that route.

 

[QuinnLee512]

If you’re already plumbing it with PVC I’d just go that route.

I was reading that vinyl tubing is better for flow since there aren't any 90 degree turns. That's why I had decided on vinyl tubing.

 

[QuinnLee512]

I'm also debating on whether I should just plumb as planned and use another pump for the media reactors. Just not sure if one way is better than the others.

 

[KStatefan]

I was reading that vinyl tubing is better for flow since there aren't any 90 degree turns. That's why I had decided on vinyl tubing.

Barb fittings have a small ID and will restrict flow. Unless you are going to use a bunch of pvc fittings I doubt you would see a flow increase with vinyl