Is there a fluid by-pass in a submersible fountain pump.

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Is there a fluid by-pass in a submersible fountain pump. Sierevello@aol.com 04-15-2006
Posted by Sierevello@aol.com on April 15, 2006, 11:43 pm
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I was just curious if one of these pumps has a hi pressure by pass. I
was going to use one to make a low pressure coolant pump with limited
flow, but don't want to burn the motor up if there is not a by pass.

Thanks, Steve


Posted by Don Foreman on April 16, 2006, 12:16 am
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On 15 Apr 2006 20:43:58 -0700, "Sierevello@aol.com"

>I was just curious if one of these pumps has a hi pressure by pass. I
>was going to use one to make a low pressure coolant pump with limited
>flow, but don't want to burn the motor up if there is not a by pass.
>
>Thanks, Steve

My guess is that they are centrifugal or "impeller" type pumps. That
type of pump is intrinsically pressure-limited, doesn't need need a
bypass. A restriction in the line (or gravity head) reduces flow
rate and downstream pressure while max pump outlet pressure remains
fairly constant at given RPM.


Posted by Bugs on April 16, 2006, 2:26 am
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The power curve for centrigugal pumps peaks at maximum flow & pressure.
At zero flow [blocked outlet] very little power is used because the
only work being done is slightly heating the fluid. At maximum flow and
zero head there is also very little work being done because there is no
lift [pressure increase].
Only positive displacement [cylinder or gear] pumps have a problem with
low flow.
Bugs


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