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Old 23-06-2007, 01:18 AM posted to rec.ponds.moderated
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"Gordon" wrote in message
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I would not go less than 1.5" and preferably 2"
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Gordon

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"Paul" wrote in message
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I have a 1200gph mag drive pump. My pond will be approx 1100gals, is
this enough pump? what size tubing i should use.


It should be enough. I would make the tubing at least one inch in
diameter to maximize the flow and reduce backpressure.

George


My recommendation was a minimum diameter.

George