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Old 09-16-2011, 09:16 AM   #5
Bill Baer
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Default Re: Pinch valve question?

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Originally Posted by Adger Smith View Post
I have always wondered if you use a pinch that is open to atmosphere if it is subject to Baro changes.
Well considering that the air pressure on the pressurized side is 80 psi and a change of 1" in the barometer is 0.486 psi it would take a barometer change of 2" to change the pressure differential 1% so while barometric pressure does make a difference it's not a significant one.
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