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Old 07-18-2013, 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by sphelps View Post
Pressure is not a good thing from your piping. Smaller diameter pipe adds pressure to the pump head meaning less flow. The more flow you put through that Beckett thingy the higher velocity though the restriction will be meaning a higher outwards pressure drop at the airline ultimately meaning more air will get sucked in. You don't want to restrict your flow before you even get it to the Beckett. Its really all about velocity through the Beckett, pressure rated pumps will do that better but decreasing pipe size prior to increase head pressure makes zero sense.

Agree with Steve Mark. the pressure allows the water to still push. at any head. That is why a pressure pump is recommended as for the becketts dude. that doesn't make sense you should still get huge bubbles with the dual becket. its not about the amount of air its about how many bubbles the beckets creates which gives you huge contact time. I have always had the best foam with any beckett skimmer.

Just curious thou when you look at the becket valve that is the black piece that that water goes through. I cant remember the name. just make sure that its not backwards. that beckett should be having a loud hissing sound from the air being sucked into that valve inlet.
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