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PressurePros
09-30-2009, 09:19 PM
Because I have machines varying from 4-10 gpm and because I have guys that rotate between trucks and machines, I have all of my machines except one set to bypass at 1200 psi (at the pump). I do that as a safeguard to not overload pumps and to assuure low pressure on all job in case someone sticks a 4508 into a gpm machine rated for 1400 psi.

Question is.. lets say a guy doesn't realize his volume is dramatically reduced and the machine is bypassing 60% of its flow. Is that harder on the unloader than normal 10% bypass?

Paul Kassander
10-01-2009, 07:24 AM
Not really I wouldn't be concerned about it.