ScubaSteve
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So, as I'm in the process of my stainless rig build, I'm getting interested in flow rates, tubing, etc. as I want the slickest, most capable build possible. I'd be interested in getting opinions....
Which size tubing do you think is best? 3/8", 1/2", or 3/4"?
-Thoughts: I see a lot of people who use 1/2" tubing, but still have issues with full flow. This is probably due to restriction from barb fittings, valves, etc. Do you think going up to 3/4" is a good solution (if you could start from scratch?). I'm considering keeping all my plumbing around 3/4" until I get to my pump, which has a 1/2" outlet.
-How do you think it would affect pump performance, if the inlet is larger than the outlet? FYI, my mag drive pump by design has a 1" center inlet & 1/2" vertical outlet. I imagine it would work better that way, right?
-Those of you that use triclover piping, how have 1 & 1.5" piping treated you? They have a huge ID...that's a lot of juice pumping around. I figure if I'm dealing with 1" triclovers that had an ID of 7/8", I should try to keep it that big everywhere else in my system.....right?
Stainless tubing; welded or seamless?
-Would you have serious issues with deposits using welded tubing?
-Is it inferior in strength?
-Any experience with off-brand swagelok fittings, like Tylok, Ihara, etc.?
Food for thought....discuss amongst yourselves.....
Which size tubing do you think is best? 3/8", 1/2", or 3/4"?
-Thoughts: I see a lot of people who use 1/2" tubing, but still have issues with full flow. This is probably due to restriction from barb fittings, valves, etc. Do you think going up to 3/4" is a good solution (if you could start from scratch?). I'm considering keeping all my plumbing around 3/4" until I get to my pump, which has a 1/2" outlet.
-How do you think it would affect pump performance, if the inlet is larger than the outlet? FYI, my mag drive pump by design has a 1" center inlet & 1/2" vertical outlet. I imagine it would work better that way, right?
-Those of you that use triclover piping, how have 1 & 1.5" piping treated you? They have a huge ID...that's a lot of juice pumping around. I figure if I'm dealing with 1" triclovers that had an ID of 7/8", I should try to keep it that big everywhere else in my system.....right?
Stainless tubing; welded or seamless?
-Would you have serious issues with deposits using welded tubing?
-Is it inferior in strength?
-Any experience with off-brand swagelok fittings, like Tylok, Ihara, etc.?
Food for thought....discuss amongst yourselves.....