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5.2 Avoiding siphoning
If there is a height difference
ΔH
between the suction side and
pressure side container side / system, the low lying line can
develop a suction effect and trigger the siphoning effect be-
tween the communicating containers / systems. This siphoning
effect also occurs when fluid is pumped in a pre-pressurized
reservoir.
Fig. 15:
Avoiding siphoning
Environmentally tip
Siphoning effect
Reservoir overflowing/leaking = oil spill
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Remove the ends of the hoses from the reservoir after op-
eration or shut the shut-off device in the suction line.
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