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Old 02-11-2009, 05:07 PM
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I know you can dial the dart pumps down. Just wondering if it is better to do it on the outflow or intake side? I have one hooked up on a 2" intake and four 1" out. Getting way to much flow so need to back it off a bit.
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Old 02-11-2009, 05:09 PM
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I think it would be best to cut back on the output side. I think I remember reading somewhere that a little bit of backpressure on the pumps won't wear them out as bad....
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Old 02-11-2009, 05:11 PM
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I know you can dial the dart pumps down. Just wondering if it is better to do it on the outflow or intake side? I have one hooked up on a 2" intake and four 1" out. Getting way to much flow so need to back it off a bit.
Not recommended to cut down on intake size. Output is fine.
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Does anyone know if you can you use a dimmer switch to dim it down or is that crazy?
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I don't think thats a good idea on AC motors.
You can do that on DC though
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Does anyone know if you can you use a dimmer switch to dim it down or is that crazy?
Noooo! Dimmers are not designed for inductive applications (ie, mh ballast, electric motors, etc)
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