Re: [Killietalk] Drip emiters vs. valves

[George & Melanie <caraway at erienet_net>]

I would suggest that in any water system you design that you include a 
valve in your return line to your water storage tank. This will allow 
you to open and close this valve to create as much back pressure in your 
supply line to your tanks or fry boxes.  This in effect regulates the 
water pressure in the line.
George

Pjeversman at aol_com wrote:

> I am trying to design a water system for my tank rack which happens to be 6 
> ft. high. Since I want to get water to some fry boxes on the top shelf, I will 
> have to pump it at least 7 ft. high.  Can I use plastic tubing and drip 
> emiters, or will there be too much pressure from the water pump?  If so, I will have 
> go to pvc pipe and valves.  If I need pvc, can I use 1/2 in pipe or should I 
> go larger to accomodate the valves?  The shelf is only 4 ft long, so once I 
> get the water to the top, gravity should do the rest.
>
> Phil
>
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