Author Topic: Venturi wanted (Read 1791 times)

db · « **on:** November 27, 2023, 07:22:06 AM »

Hi, Does anyone have a venturi to sell? I built on from plans on VOD by dickjotec, it was a '15 minute' easy assemble from copper fittings. It worked great but the diagram is no longer available unfortunately. I Don't want to cast one.

Regards, Dawson

nigelb · « **Reply #1 on:** November 27, 2023, 07:00:25 PM »

I dont have one for sale but if you change your mind about casting one give me a shout. I have machined cores for several pump sizes.

Julian · « **Reply #2 on:** November 27, 2023, 08:57:11 PM »

Dick is registered on here and logged in a few days ago. You could try sending him a PM.

Tony · « **Reply #3 on:** November 29, 2023, 04:26:59 PM »

What flow rate is the pump for this venturi?

db · « **Reply #4 on:** November 29, 2023, 06:40:24 PM »

It's a lowara pump, plate states 30l to 70l / min. Dick no longer has the diagrams, we have spoken.
Nigel, if casting can you just use solder as opposed to lead?

nigelb · « **Reply #5 on:** November 29, 2023, 09:17:06 PM »

It was solder I always used.

RichardP · « **Reply #6 on:** November 30, 2023, 05:55:20 PM »

I've used Nigels venturi cores and they work well. I used a codgered stainless ladle to melt the lead/solder in and poured it into the assembled pipework, quite straight forward to do.

db · « **Reply #7 on:** December 01, 2023, 10:18:48 PM »

Ok Nigel, I'll have a go at that if that is OK. Is there still a transport link up to Leeds?

nigelb · « **Reply #8 on:** December 02, 2023, 06:37:49 AM »

How soon do you need a core? I'm going to Caroles sister in Rotherham next Saturday if that helps. I could leave it there.

db · « **Reply #9 on:** December 02, 2023, 12:11:18 PM »

That would be perfect Nige. Thankyou. Just let me know whendropped off and address please.
Daws

nigelb · « **Reply #10 on:** December 02, 2023, 09:22:16 PM »

Will do Dawson. I'll send a PM in the week to let you know all the details. It'll be the same place as last time we met up.

db · « **Reply #11 on:** December 03, 2023, 08:38:32 AM »

Thanks Nige. I will collect same day if that's OK.

nigelb · « **Reply #12 on:** December 04, 2023, 09:26:13 PM »

I've put into bag, two cores. One for a 40-60 lpm and one for a 80 lpm. Also in there is a precast 80 lpm venturi that you are quite welcome to have. It's not perfect but I'd be quite happy using it. I reckon though you may need to cast using the 8mm throat version to get the best out of your pump.

db · « **Reply #13 on:** December 06, 2023, 10:00:11 AM »

That's great Nige, thankyou. If I arrive Sat morning say 10am will there be someone in?

nigelb · « **Reply #14 on:** December 06, 2023, 04:21:54 PM »

The cores are still with me Dawson. We travel up on Saturday morning and we are an hour away from Caroles sister. I'll be in touch when we set off.

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