I recently purchased this pickup tube since my bulkhead would otherwise leave about a gallon of wort behind:
http://www.bargainfittings.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=157
Upon inspection it's obvious that inner diameter of the pickup tube is significantly smaller than my 1/2" ball valve.
What effect will this have on my Chugger Pump? Will it make it work harder, potentially shortening its life?
I'm probably over-thinking this but wondered why the pickup tube is so much narrower and if this would potentially damage my pump.
I'll be whirlpooling, so not as concerned about hop debris/break material.
Also, what is the advantage of this over a basic 90 elbow that retains the larger internal diameter?
http://www.bargainfittings.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=157
Upon inspection it's obvious that inner diameter of the pickup tube is significantly smaller than my 1/2" ball valve.
What effect will this have on my Chugger Pump? Will it make it work harder, potentially shortening its life?
I'm probably over-thinking this but wondered why the pickup tube is so much narrower and if this would potentially damage my pump.
I'll be whirlpooling, so not as concerned about hop debris/break material.
Also, what is the advantage of this over a basic 90 elbow that retains the larger internal diameter?