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Can the Flo-Sensors be damaged by flow rates much higher than their maximum rated flow rates?

April 26, 2017damaged flo-sensors flow maximum rated rates

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Can the Flo-Sensors be damaged by flow rates much higher than their maximum rated flow rates?

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Flow sensors can be continuously operated up to 6 VDC without damage. This is about 20% higher than rated flow rate. Units can be subjected to 3 to 4 times normal maximum rated flow without damage so long as the unit is only momentarily hit with such a high flow rate. Life expectancy is increased 9 times longer when operating at 1/3 rated flow.