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[Amphiprion]

sorry, I called into action of the honey do list. I would have thought that there would be some negative reactions while restricting the output of the pump and it does sound strange that there would be less electricity used during restriction.
Ace, thanks for the better description on the placement of the T. well I guess that I will have a week to ponder on it seeing how I lost today but I guess the positive is a happy wife (right). Thanks again for the help.

Yep. But you can see it for yourself if you have a wattmeter or something similar. The more you restrict it, the lower the energy usage.

 

[j_chicago]

I remember an experiment someone posted a video of, on another site I believe, to expel the myth that throttling back a pump put undue stress on the pump. And it did consume less wattage. Lurking on my phone, maybe someone can find it and link it.

 

[xsdbs]

pretty cool thing, sure does go against common thought process though doesn't it.

 

[kcress]

Here you go: Head to the pictures.

http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143570&page=3

 

[xsdbs]

Here you go: Head to the pictures.

http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143570&page=3

Thanks Kcress, cool little demo you set up there. I appreciate the help from all of you.

 

[j_chicago]

Yeah, that's the post I was thinking of.