CPVC Manifold Slits or Holes

Hilbert · Dec 8, 2009

Every CPVC manifold I have seen on this site has slits cut into it with a sawzall or jigsaw.

What I would like to know before I build my manifold is there a reason why everyone uses slits and not small holes?

My thought is that there is a fear of stuck sparges but I would think if there are enough holes and the maifold is upside down it wouldn't be a problem.

Any thoughts on this?

WoweeZowee · Dec 8, 2009

Easier to saw convex objects rather than drill with a point.

ihatehoward · Dec 30, 2009

All my manifolds are CPVC pipe with holes drilled in them. I put the holes down. i never had a stuck sparge.

wildwest450 · Dec 30, 2009

I just re-did my manifold, I was getting slower and slower on my sparges for some reason. I had slots, but i drilled 1/16" holes on my new one. The openings are quite a bit smaller than they were, so im hoping for better results, I have yet to test. As the hole size is way more uniform than slots, I expect good results.

kezgin · Dec 30, 2009

i drilled 3/32 holes and put them facing down. never had a problem with stuck sparges

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