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chillin out
09-08-2007, 11:44 PM
Has anyone ever seen a leak on a pipe with 20psi in it and actually sucking in?

I had a leak on a 1/4 pipe with 20 psi flowing through it and when I sprayed it it sooked inwards!!!!

Next time the system gets shut down.

Chillin:):)
The Viking
10-08-2007, 12:38 AM
Ahh,
The old fashioned venturi effect jet pump........
bernard
10-08-2007, 08:14 AM
Hi

Chillin never seen it before but maybe this will help explain.


http://www.animatedsoftware.com/pumpglos/jet_pump.htm
chillin out
10-08-2007, 06:32 PM
Hi Bernard,

I guessed thats why it happened, but I have never noticed it on a fridge system before.

Makes you think about all them leak tests you done and never found a leak...

Chillin:):)