M mrwinkle Candiru MFK Member Dec 17, 2009 786 7 48 South Georgia Sep 17, 2012 #1 Got a question, is it okay to open the the quick change valve, on the return, half way to reduce the water flow into the tank? Is it bad on the pump?
Got a question, is it okay to open the the quick change valve, on the return, half way to reduce the water flow into the tank? Is it bad on the pump?
C crazy4dats Feeder Fish MFK Member Sep 16, 2012 69 1 0 ny Sep 17, 2012 #2 I would assume that unless it was specifically designed for flow control that it would cause a strain on the pump.
I would assume that unless it was specifically designed for flow control that it would cause a strain on the pump.
S swk Gambusia MFK Member Oct 16, 2009 573 2 18 Sonoma county Sep 17, 2012 #3 It specifically states in the manual not to attempt this. Will put pressure on the valves and could cause major problems. If too much flow, remove the 1262 pump and buy a 1260 to use instead
It specifically states in the manual not to attempt this. Will put pressure on the valves and could cause major problems. If too much flow, remove the 1262 pump and buy a 1260 to use instead
M mrwinkle Candiru MFK Member Dec 17, 2009 786 7 48 South Georgia Sep 18, 2012 #4 ^ Thanks I misplaced my manual