I am sorry but you are wrong. Using a valve to restrict flow will actually restrict the flow. This concept is easily seen in your garden hose bib and your kitchen sink. Close the valve some and there is less flow.
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I am sorry but you are wrong. Using a valve to restrict flow will actually restrict the flow. This concept is easily seen in your garden hose bib and your kitchen sink. Close the valve some and there is less flow.
Lmaoooo this is the exact example i used in a pm with OP. Figured it would start some long winded pointless debate.
In the example with the garden hose, you increase velocity, whether you restrict the flow or not, the water will go at higher speed. Try spraying yourself with the hose before you put your finger on it and after, which one do you feel more? That's what I meant, in case the aim is to have less turbulence for the fish.
No worries, not here to argue. That was the last reply. Good luck.
https://www.quora.com/If-half-closi...ow-rate-of-water-when-I-half-close-or-open-it
Closing the his bib (same as ops valve) wl not increase velocity. It all depends where the water is being forced to enter s smaller area.
Fingers at the hose/ venturi fitting (i think thats what its called) would increase velocity at the outlet.
Gate at the bib/valve in the filter will absolutely decrease flow/velocity.
Closing the his bib (same as ops valve) wl not increase velocity. It all depends where the water is being forced to enter s smaller area.
Fingers at the hose/ venturi fitting (i think thats what its called) would increase velocity at the outlet.
Gate at the bib/valve in the filter will absolutely decrease flow/velocity.
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It makes more sense in my head lol think of turning the hose bib to half way vs full blast. Velocity decreases now if you screw on a spray nozzle the water is forced to exit the small opening increasing velocity.
