In a message dated 6/27/02 12:17:11 PM, wilden1@JUNO.COM writes: << Just start reducing that one square inch down to the actual size of the discharge line size and you're looking at about 160 psi at the fitting. >> Stan, Not so. The pressure is 1500 PSI on the high side of the pump whether the line is 1/2 inch or 1/2 foot. That is, of course, assuming that the system is fully purged of air. If you say that it would take 160 lb. of FORCE to stop the PS pressure line, I can abide that. Richie |
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