Also.. I don’t want to seem like I’m looking for the easy way out but there’s the possibility that’s what I’m going to be told to do..
Seems to me using 3x21/2 brass reducer bushings in and out of the pump flanges would greatly reduce that area of expansion being created by the 3” male adapter and fitting reducer?
The nature of the fitting would ensure a straight shot of 2 1/2 directly into the pump Just a thought...
Nope, won't work. There is a reason it "transitions" smoothly into the impeller. Putting a 2.5 brass bushing / choke in will still create a pressure drop right at the pump when it comes out of the 2.5 opening and into the 3.0 area on the backside of the bushing.
It will also create a "void" and create even worse turbulence in the water where it should smoothly transition into the impeller.
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