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maintaining a siphon loop with circulator
An air valve won't work on a partial vacuum. At the siphon apex, you could try adding a vertical leg or a secondary loop that extends above the elevation of the active siphon. You will need a valving arrangement, a fill cock on top, or some other arrangment to fill the leg/loop. When filled...- Castlemoor
- Post #3
- Forum: Pump engineering
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Split Case vetically mounted Vs Vertical In-line
Disadvantages of vertically-mounted split-case over conventional horizantal mounting or vertical in-line pumps: 1. Thrust bearings required 2. Overhead crane not much use for lifting out "top" casing,impeller-shaft assembly, and other components. Special forklift or horizontal rig...- Castlemoor
- Post #7
- Forum: Pump engineering
