.5” sensor on 3/4 tubing

[clintonsparsons]

I’d like to use a 1/2” sensor on 3/4” silicone tubing. I was going to get barbed fittings. I realize this will cut down flow, but aside from that is that acceptable? I realize

This is for a canister filter. I don’t need it to be super accurate, just want a ballpark measurement to know when cleaning/maintenance of the filter is needed. When flow drops by 30% is needyi clean it, for example.

Also, I read that the flow meters have European threads. Can someone recommend a site that sells what I need to instal 1/2” sensor on 3/4” tubing via barbed fittings (any other plumbing parts I need?)


thanks!

[zombie]

Depends on the flow rate of the canister filter. You might actually need the 1" depending on how much flow it has.

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[clintonsparsons]

About 500 gph, but that’s before the chiller, heater and in-line co2 diffuser.

i would guesstimate 300 gph, no more than 400. 350 i guess.

[zombie]

That's pushing it a bit but you should be fine. All you need to connect it to tubing is a 1/2" slip to 3/4" barbed fitting and cement that into the white fittings with PVC cement. Many hardware stored carry this and if they don't you can order them online.

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