Generally the smaller diameter the airline the quicker it can freeze closed with ice blockage. Thus 1/4" ID like Ted said is a pump killer. As mentioned 1/2" poly irragation pipe (5/8"ID) will take a lot longer to freeze closed. I too would like to see a pic of the pump so we know what type of compressor you have.


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