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Unread 14-01-2010, 08:20
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Re: Possible to Adjust Speed

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Originally Posted by DavidGitz View Post
There are a few threads on this already, but we are thinking about using a servo attached to one (both?) of the flow control valves on a piston. Not ideal I know, but it won't require many parts.
David,
A servo won't give your the range you would need. The flow control valves are needle valves that may require a few turns to get to the desired flow rate.
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