Will max flow rate be effected by diverter?

[skstrege]

Hi there ~

Will the GPH of my pump be lessened if I use a diverter for both the fountain and a UV clarifier in my pond? My pump is a Laguna 600 Powerjet.

Thanks!

[Carl]

Yes, but generally not too much as a UV diverter does not cause to much drag.

The benefits from a more correct flow rate will usually out weight any losses from flow rate (depending upon the UV Sterilizer wattage and design)

Carl
(I am still out of town, just checking in from a borrowed computer)

[jim]

That will depend on the allowable flow rate of any added appliance. If the pump is rated at say 300gph. that is partly computed on the inlet and outlet size of the pump. If that is for example 1" in and out, and the UV sterilizer in and out ports are 3/4 " the out put will be reduced and water that cannot be shoved thru the smaller openings will cavitate in the pump. Now add the fountain with a 1" in and out and you've provided an 1 and 3/4" outlet capability so the pump can operate to its max, however you will get the most volume thru the fountain because of its ability to take the volume rejected by the UV. I hope that is clearer than mud

[Carl]

Good point Jim!

That needed to be pointed out too (in fact I realized that I should "bold" this point in the UV Sterilization article)

Carl

[jim]

That is a great article on UV, kinda long so im gonna try to digest it a little at a time, Thanks for that link