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Re: full flow vs. regular

Posted By: Joef
Date: Friday, 18 February 2005, at 1:24 p.m.

In Response To: Re: RAW WATER INTAKE (Capt Patrick McCrary)

Pat:

i've always noticed that some valves are called "full flow"...what is the difference?...i'm assuming that a full flow valve of say 1 inch means that the opening inside the valve is a full 1 inch at all points...but does that mean that a regular valve of 1 inch may not have a full 1 inch of opening at all points inside the valve? I've also noticed that some fittings are sold the same way. on my CAT 3208's the Jabsco 6400 pumps have 1 1/4 inch openings...but the hose that goes from the seacock to the pump is 1 5/8...which i thought was odd when i first saw it...but maybe that's because the fitting on the seacock and pump are "full flow" and require a bigger hose?

...learning something new here every day...

Joe

Messages In This Thread

RAW WATER INTAKE
phil -- Thursday, 17 February 2005, at 10:39 a.m.

Re: RAW WATER INTAKE
Randy Cootes -- Thursday, 17 February 2005, at 10:57 a.m.

Re: RAW WATER INTAKE
Capt Patrick McCrary -- Thursday, 17 February 2005, at 9:00 p.m.

Re: full flow vs. regular
Joef -- Friday, 18 February 2005, at 1:24 p.m.

Re: full flow vs. regular
Capt Patrick McCrary -- Friday, 18 February 2005, at 7:22 p.m.