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Puzzdre · 10-27-2002, 05:22 PM

I've read the (part of) .pdf on the paralell vs serial pumps and it cleared a little bit more what was said here.

I still have this dilemma: if I put the setup like in pic, I can easily make it a looker, but also want to make it a good performer. I can think several ways of making the kinda flip valve in Y piece to ensure that if one pump fails, the valve closes that outlet, but it seems like too much hassle (but also makes it more fun

). I believe its manageable with a little added restriction to the setup.

If I go serial, I will drop the res, no need for it. The res is here just to make the two pumps in paralell have most equal supply of water on the inlets.

Also, there is MBM capability of shutting off the system if overheated, so if one pump fails, I know that the temps will rise rapidly, but still it's not matter of seconds but minutes, so the MBM should be capable of switching it off (I tried it, switched off my pump and watched the temps rise).

Dunno why I'm stuck to this paralell setup, must be it reminds me of those speed boats with two Z drive props, I always admired the beauty (and the horse power too

)

I'm not in a hurry, so still, any info/thoughts/hard data welcome!!!

Thx again to all of you guys!

10-27-2002, 05:22 PM	#9
Puzzdre Cooling Savant Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Croatia Posts: 969	I've read the (part of) .pdf on the paralell vs serial pumps and it cleared a little bit more what was said here. I still have this dilemma: if I put the setup like in pic, I can easily make it a looker, but also want to make it a good performer. I can think several ways of making the kinda flip valve in Y piece to ensure that if one pump fails, the valve closes that outlet, but it seems like too much hassle (but also makes it more fun ). I believe its manageable with a little added restriction to the setup. If I go serial, I will drop the res, no need for it. The res is here just to make the two pumps in paralell have most equal supply of water on the inlets. Also, there is MBM capability of shutting off the system if overheated, so if one pump fails, I know that the temps will rise rapidly, but still it's not matter of seconds but minutes, so the MBM should be capable of switching it off (I tried it, switched off my pump and watched the temps rise). Dunno why I'm stuck to this paralell setup, must be it reminds me of those speed boats with two Z drive props, I always admired the beauty (and the horse power too ) I'm not in a hurry, so still, any info/thoughts/hard data welcome!!! Thx again to all of you guys! __________________ 'Out of cheese error... ...please reboot the universe (press the GBL to continue)' Last edited by Puzzdre; 10-27-2002 at 05:28 PM.