{"id":634,"date":"2023-07-01T10:37:17","date_gmt":"2023-07-01T10:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kanakydesign.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=634"},"modified":"2026-02-08T00:09:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T00:09:12","slug":"reductores","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/kanakydesign.com\/en\/product\/reductores\/","title":{"rendered":"Reducers 6-4mm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"732\">The <strong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"255\">6mm to 4mm reducer connections for terrarium rain system<\/strong> allow you to <strong data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"309\">varying the pressure pipe size<\/strong> to optimize the flow rate and make better use of the pump performance. In spraying installations, the pipe diameter has a great influence on the pressure loss: as a general rule, using a larger diameter main pipe (e.g. <strong data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"558\">6mm<\/strong>) helps the pump to work with less restriction, and then <strong data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"662\">reduce to 4mm near the nozzles<\/strong> allows for a more comfortable and orderly distribution in the last sections.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"958\">This type of mounting is especially recommended when you have several nozzles, long lines or large terrariums, as keeping the \u201ctrunk\u201d of the installation at 6mm usually gives a more constant and uniform spray.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"997\">\u2705 Why use 6mm\u21924mm reduction?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1063\">With a <strong data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1055\">reducing connection terrarium rain system<\/strong> you can:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1327\">\n<li data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1119\">\n<p data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1119\">minimize pressure losses in the main line<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1191\">\n<p data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1191\">improve spray stability when multiple nozzles are present<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1267\">\n<p data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1267\">cleaner organization of the circuit (thin branches only at the end)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1327\">\n<p data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1327\">retrofitting existing installations without changing the entire pipe<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1429\">\ud83d\udc49 Complete your system with connectors, nozzles and spare parts at <strong data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1428\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/kanakydesign.com\/en\/categoria\/accesorios\/sistemas-de-lluvia\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1426\">https:\/\/www.kanakydesign.com\/<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1484\">\ud83e\udde9 Two ways of mounting to maximize performance<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1553\">Option 1: main line in 6mm + reduction near nozzles<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1819\">The most common strategy: you take the pressure tube in <strong data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1618\">6mm<\/strong> through the main run of the terrarium (or several terrariums) and just before each nozzle you reduce to <strong data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1728\">4mm<\/strong>. This helps to maintain better pressure along the line and simplifies the final routing.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1873\">Option 2: use T 6-4-6 for a more \u201cpro\u201d set-up\u201d<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"2126\">Another very efficient option is to use directly <strong data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1932\">T 6-4-6<\/strong>. With this part, you keep the <strong data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"1998\">complete rain line in 6mm<\/strong> (input and output of the T) and you only use one <strong data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2067\">short length of 4mm<\/strong> from the central bypass to the nozzle.<br data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2117\" \/>Advantages:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2307\">\n<li data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2183\">\n<p data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2183\">the main circuit maintains maximum performance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2240\">\n<p data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2240\">the branch to the nozzle is short and easy to manage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2307\">\n<p data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2307\">better flow balance in installations with several nozzles<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2351\">\ud83d\udca1 Tips for a more stable system.<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2652\">\n<li data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2446\">\n<p data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2446\">If the installation is long or has many nozzles, prioritize <strong data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2443\">6mm in the main line<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2548\">\n<p data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2548\">Keep reductions and joints as close as possible to the nozzles to avoid choking.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2652\">\n<p data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2652\">Periodically check lime\/sediment: a clogged nozzle can make the rest spray worse.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rain system connections to vary the pressure pipe size. 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