Water Pumps - Mechanical Vs Electric

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Re: Water Pumps - Mechanical Vs Electric

Postby ben wilson » Tue Jan 13, 2015 5:19 pm

Bear in mind there is a difference between electrical failure and electronic failure.

With an EWP, in the case of an electronic failure in the controller, you can just hardwire the pump to run at full speed. It won't be ideal, but it will get you home.

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Re: Water Pumps - Mechanical Vs Electric

Postby irwin83r » Sun May 03, 2015 3:50 am

could always wire in a pressure switch on the coolant system as part of your protection..
im liking the idea of getting rid of relays and putting in afew manual switches.

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Re: Water Pumps - Mechanical Vs Electric

Postby Magpie » Sun May 03, 2015 8:28 am

Don't need pressure need flow sensor. Water turns to steam you will still have pressure in a closed system. However flow requires a liquid to be present.


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