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Old 05-09-2008, 10:54 AM   #4 (permalink)
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What is the return pipe/hose inside diameter? What is the pump brand? I'll get this flow down for ya

Forget it.. I'm assuming it is a "Quiet One" because it has the same rating. So, with that said... with 4' vertical loss and an assumed diameter of 3/4 return, 4 nozzles..you'd haveTotal losses of 8.28 feet of head pressure, or 3.58 PSI. with a flow rate of 695 GPH in the end. If your diameter plumb is 1 inch... Total losses are 6.08 feet of head pressure, or 2.63 PSI. with a flow rate of 803 GPH.

So, add that to the total GPH of the tunze's and divide by volume and you have a decent bench mark for flow rate.
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