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Two 16,000 BTU units. Using your math, the current pump should be more than
adequate. I may valve the manifold though, so I can balance the flow. The
water comes out pretty warm (hot) in the summer; that's why I was asking
about the larger pump capacity. Thanks!
Keith
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Sipe" <>
>>
> What's the total btu? That's what determines the GPH flow requirement.
> The 30 GPM will do 9 tons. You don't have a 4 & a 5 ton unit, do you??
> <G> Bigger is not necessarily better. Size the pump to do the job it
> needs to do. Would you take out your 135 HP diesel propulsion engine &
> replace it with an 800HP?
>
> Your 16.5 GPM will handle up to 5 tons. Allow 200 GPH/ton (12,000 btu).
> Make sure the circuits are piped so that they're proportional for the
> btu requirements of the condenser.
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