Ive tried it both ways on some seasonal lines and found 3/16 laterals with 5/16 drops is the best way to go for me. Ive also found if you get 20 or 30 taps on that pump with 3/16 you will keep the pump wet and wont need a recirculation line. I also have 2 8 to 10 foot lifts over driveways that work perfectly.
2021 230 Taps on vacuum
Smokylake 2X6 pan set with auto drawoff
Homebuilt 2 4x40 membrane RO
Homebuilt filter press
Rebuilt arch with under and over the fire air we have named V 2.0
Smokylake steam bottler
Hoods and preheater
500 gallon vertical polytank to store sap for RO
Adding a laser eye to my bottler for autofill/stop