Hi all
I know water flows slower through a narrow pipe...but does it help if most of the pipe is a large diameter? I'm stuck with a relatively narrow inlet to the tank from my sump, but if I increase the diameter of the pipe leading to it (and connect it to the inlet via a pipe reducer) will that significantly help the flow rate?
I ask because I'm about to fit a non-return valve and want to mitigate the associated reduction in flow, if I can.
I know water flows slower through a narrow pipe...but does it help if most of the pipe is a large diameter? I'm stuck with a relatively narrow inlet to the tank from my sump, but if I increase the diameter of the pipe leading to it (and connect it to the inlet via a pipe reducer) will that significantly help the flow rate?
I ask because I'm about to fit a non-return valve and want to mitigate the associated reduction in flow, if I can.