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02/21/2006, 05:08 PM
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Location: Ontario, Canada
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Ball valve on output or input to reduce flow?
Hey all,
Just wondering where the best place is to but a ball valve in the pump plumbing to restrict flow. I am installing a maxijet externally and wanna be able to throttle it down if need be. I have one maxijet setup externally all ready, and the ball valve is on the input, however I am getting a lot of microbubbles. I was wondering if I should switch it to the output and it might help? Anyways let me know whats best Thanx in advance 
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02/21/2006, 05:19 PM
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Output should do the trick. By putting it on the input you will create cavitaion and therefore; bubbles.
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02/21/2006, 08:06 PM
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A ball valve is OK, but you'll have greater control with a gate valve.
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