So I have a 24,000 gallon inground. My research tells me that 1.5" piping is really only efficient to ~18k gallons and I really should have a 2" system for more flow, less velocity. Clearly I'm not going to dig up all my 1.5" piping underground but as I'm in the process of replacing a dinosaur of a 1hp static pump I'm realizing if there was a time to do anything it's now.
My multiport is 1.5" and max 75gpm
My brominator is 1.5"
Sand filter rated at 45gpm at 1.5" and 80gpm at 2"
My heater is piped for 1.5" max 125gpm
My current understanding is that I don't really need or could I even use without risk a 3hp pump. The whisperflo series only comes in 2" but provides a nicer hp efficiency curve. I do not wish to replace all my equipment, so I guess my basic question is does it make any sense to have a 2" pump and stepdowns in the system everywhere else?
My multiport is 1.5" and max 75gpm
My brominator is 1.5"
Sand filter rated at 45gpm at 1.5" and 80gpm at 2"
My heater is piped for 1.5" max 125gpm
My current understanding is that I don't really need or could I even use without risk a 3hp pump. The whisperflo series only comes in 2" but provides a nicer hp efficiency curve. I do not wish to replace all my equipment, so I guess my basic question is does it make any sense to have a 2" pump and stepdowns in the system everywhere else?