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The regulator is sized for a high flow but at times there are only light loads, can I expect good performance?

April 26, 2017expect flow good high light loads PERFORMANCE regulator sized times

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The regulator is sized for a high flow but at times there are only light loads, can I expect good performance?

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Most soft-seated regulators will maintain the pressure within reasonable limits down to zero flow. Therefore, a regulator sized for a high flow rate will usually have a turndown ratio sufficient to handle pilot-light loads during off cycles.