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  1. 07-09-2006 01:17 AM #6
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    Default Re: How much GPM is my pump producing?

    Tenax,

    I know you mean well but the flow rate can exceed 44 GPM in 1.5" PCV pipe. In fact there is no physical limit on GPM given enough HP there is only a PSI limit where the pipe will fail. The specs for maximum flow rates are to prevent long term damage. This is why you will see older pools that have high HP motors with leaky plumbing.
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