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  1. #1
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    Default Ballast upgrade question

    Ok I'm upgrading my GIII system. I'm gonna use the factory rule pump for my front bags and get 2 new pumps for the rears, and get rid or the sprinkler system.

    1. Should I use 1 big thru hull and make a manifold with the 2 pumps (one for each side) or should I make 2 small (3/4) thru hulls each with a pump.

    2. What pump to buy. I'm leaning towards the tsunami 1200 so I can use 1" tubing. I know there are issues with the threading but can't I just use a 1" tube with a hose clap to connect it to the thru hull?

    I also noticed on wakemakers website they have a different pump and it says it's faster but it's an 1100 I don't remember what it's called but I'm looking into that pump as well.

    I have read, and read all the ballast upgrades on here and am stealing all these ideas from you guys so thanks in advance and any info would be great!!!
    2006 Outback V, Alpine CDA-118M, 2 alpine MC20's, Polk Cabins, 2 Exile XM7s 2 SXT65s (tower), Memphis Mojo 12" Sub in custom downfiring ported box, Kicker 2500.1, Exile Harpoon, JL M6450, WS-420.

    Acme 1433, 750lbs Sacs in Rear, GG 1180 (fills to about 700) Sac in Center Locker, 650 lbs Nose bag.

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    1 big hole or two smaller ones probably doesn't make a whole lot of difference. You might think about if one bag is larger than the other (or are you running 2 750's?). If so, it might be nice to be drawing from the bigger fitting while you are finishing the larger bag.
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    Yes I have 2 750 in the rear.
    2006 Outback V, Alpine CDA-118M, 2 alpine MC20's, Polk Cabins, 2 Exile XM7s 2 SXT65s (tower), Memphis Mojo 12" Sub in custom downfiring ported box, Kicker 2500.1, Exile Harpoon, JL M6450, WS-420.

    Acme 1433, 750lbs Sacs in Rear, GG 1180 (fills to about 700) Sac in Center Locker, 650 lbs Nose bag.

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    Lot's of good ways to do it. I'd probably add 1" thru hull with a tee to feed 2 rear pumps, and leave the factory thru hull and Rule pump alone to feed the front.

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    If you use the "T", if one pump goes you are still operable too.
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    If I use the T each side goes to it's own bag. So it wouldnt work if one died. But I'm not worried about that.

    Is the tsunami 1200 the way to go??
    2006 Outback V, Alpine CDA-118M, 2 alpine MC20's, Polk Cabins, 2 Exile XM7s 2 SXT65s (tower), Memphis Mojo 12" Sub in custom downfiring ported box, Kicker 2500.1, Exile Harpoon, JL M6450, WS-420.

    Acme 1433, 750lbs Sacs in Rear, GG 1180 (fills to about 700) Sac in Center Locker, 650 lbs Nose bag.

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    The stock sprinkler valves are 3/4" or 1"???
    David

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    They are 3/4"
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    Acme 1433, 750lbs Sacs in Rear, GG 1180 (fills to about 700) Sac in Center Locker, 650 lbs Nose bag.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rdlangston13 View Post
    The stock sprinkler valves are 3/4" or 1"???
    1" on the intake side and reduced to 3/4" after the valves..
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    I bought 3/4 inch and then realized the manifold was 1" reduced down to 3/4" for the valves. Wish I would have bought 1" and run 1" lines but oh we'll. That was my only malfunction on opening day. I took those valves apart to clean during wintering and must have messed them up cause the left and front back would not fill and the right bag would not stop filling. We had to move the hoses from the left and front bag to the right valve to get it to fill. The new valves click when activated, just wish I could test the system without going all the way to the lake. Any one know someone who lives in lakes of Katy??
    David

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    SOLD***2008 Mobius LSV, Gravity III , Wake Plate, Z5, Exile SX65c's, Exile XM9s, Exile XI12D, Exile Javelin, Exile 30.2***SOLD

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