Jules Thank you for the info. I will have two elbows after the discharge (both at the five foot height). I will also be modifying the discharge from the reactor to accomodate a 1 1/2" feed to the pump. Appreciate the help.
Larry On 5/11/05, Jules Veres <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi!You should not reduce the suction side ,only the discharge,ohtervise the > pump will cavitate.The 5 ' rise should be ok but try to limit you're elbowes > specially right after the discharge! > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Larry Foran<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 2:53 PM > Subject: [Biofuel] Bio Diesel Pump > > Before I ask my question, I did search the archives but did not find > any information regarding my "specific question". > > I am building a BD processor - based on the appelseed design - and I > intend to use a Northern Industiral Clear water Pump - 760GPH, 1 1/2in > ports. I would like to neck the ports down to 3/4 in, but not being a > plumber or fluid mechanic, I wanted to know if this would case and > pressure problem. > > I will be processing 40gallons (US). The static head will be approx 5ft. > > Any help would be appreciated. > > tks, > Larry > _______________________________________________ > Biofuel mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel<http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel> > > Biofuel at Journey to Forever: > > http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html<http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html> > > Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): > > http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/<http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/> > _______________________________________________ > Biofuel mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel > > Biofuel at Journey to Forever: > http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html > > Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): > http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ > _______________________________________________ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
