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Another Mazzei Qustion, Ball Valve on Top or Bottom ??

Discussion in 'CO2 Enrichment' started by inkslinger, Jan 23, 2010.

  1. inkslinger

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    I was just building a Mazzei set-up an I notice these pic's ?

    I notice that the ball valve is place at the bottom of the setup ? Would it be more practical to add the ball valve on top to force the flow to the Mazzei for better control ?


    :gw
     
    #1 inkslinger, Jan 23, 2010
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    Ink,

    Remember that the above pics are using the ball valve to control the TOTAL/overall flow to the venturi. A ball valve just prior would give more control, but is not usually needed.

    Based on the pump/venturi match, it may be better to put the mazzei on the MAIN leg so it gets more flow...........then when the ball valve is just prior it will work well...
     
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    So the 3rd pic Would be the best setup with the Mazzei on the main lag?
     
    #3 inkslinger, Jan 23, 2010
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    Yes, overall as the flow is more direct.....esp if the pump my be underpowered or suspect...:)

    However, I have my venturi at the top and the ball valve on the bottom and get very nice control of mist with this setup.

    I also have ball valves fore and aft of the venturi that I installed to play with, but they are open 100% all the time. I didn't see they made a difference.

    All my opinon of course.
     
    #4 Gerryd, Jan 23, 2010
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