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Which skimmer has more air intake
DC or AC?
Alternating current and direct current has to do with how the unit or pump is powered . The DC allows you to adjust the speed of the unit or pump , which to me is a nice feature . As far as which would intake more air ,assuming both pumps were capable of pumping the same about of water per hour would have more to do with design , impeller design , and intake tube design and size .
 
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Alternating current and direct current has to do with how the unit or pump is powered . The DC allows you to adjust the speed of the unit or pump , which to me is a nice feature . As far as which would intake more air ,assuming both pumps were capable of pumping the same about of water per hour would have more to do with design , impeller design , and intake tube design and size .
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Alternating current and direct current has to do with how the unit or pump is powered . The DC allows you to adjust the speed of the unit or pump , which to me is a nice feature . As far as which would intake more air ,assuming both pumps were capable of pumping the same about of water per hour would have more to do with design , impeller design , and intake tube design and size .
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