Suction pipe

Pump Suction lines installation guidelines:-

1) Suction line should be close to tank.

2) Minimum bends and Tees in suction line.

3) Proper supports in suction line should be provided.

4) Strainer in suction line.

5) Proper reducers in suction Line. FSU(Flat side up) eccentric reducer in suction line.

6) Foot valve for negative suction in suction line.

7) Suction pipe diameter should be one size more than the discharge diameter of pipe.