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    Flow sensor installation

    I know it's advised to install the sensor vertically when reducing/increasing pipe size from pump to return, but how essential is it? I'm stepping from 40mm outlet to 25mm pipe. Thanks in advance


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    As far as the physics are concerned it makes almost zero difference whether it's vertical or horizontal. Orientation doesn't have much effect in a pressurized system, and only has a slight effect in a gravity fed system.

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    Quote Originally Posted by zombie View Post
    As far as the physics are concerned it makes almost zero difference whether it's vertical or horizontal. Orientation doesn't have much effect in a pressurized system, and only has a slight effect in a gravity fed system.

    You might be an engineer if...You have no life and can prove it mathematically.
    Thanks. It was an advice note on the faq's. Surely a reduction in pipe diameter of 15mm would not create air bubbles anyway. Only an increase would do that.


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