I'm thinking of combining my 2 canister outputs to one.

zachjohnson65

zachjohnson65

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Does anyone know of any problems with combining my 2 canister outputs into one with a barbed Y fitting? I figure it would allow for a single spray instead of two. I was thinking that i could put my in line heater after the Y to insure that i never lose heat even if one of the filter goes. The filters are a Via Aqua (300 gph) and a eheim 2213 both with 1/2" tubing. Thanks Zach
 
The only problem I see is that the size of the spray bar will not accomadate the outflow therefore putting a restriction of your filtration. Back pressure from this could overwork your pump as well as cause hoses to "blow" apart.
 
i was thinking of using 1/2" PVC for a DYI spray bar. Would that still be too restrictive?
 
find the cross sectional area of the 1/2" outlet of one filter...double it.....then the cross sectional area of the spray bar should equal that.

You will have issues though if your two filters do not have equal discharge pressure...
 
as far as pressure goes. I know my via aqua says 330 ghp but by feeling the water output i would say it is closer to my eheim 2213.
I knew should have ordered the water flow gauge from Drs. fosters when i ordered recently.
 
I think this will end in tears. Don't do it.
 
I'd keep them separate.....more dispersed flow >> more concentrated flow, it will help circulate the water better and keep the tank cleaner.
 
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