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Old 12-06-2013, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by SeaHorse_Fanatic View Post
Valving and slowing down a pump creates back pressure on the pump. Bad to have back pressure.
Not necessarily, reeflo pumps for example run more efficiently if valved off a little. They actually recommend it. Valving off a discharge is the equivalent of more head pressure.
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