Air lock

Air lock

Blockage in the flow of liquid, esp. on the suction side of a pump caused by an air bubble in the line.

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air lock

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Blockage in the flow of liquid, esp. on the suction side of a pump caused by an air bubble in the line.

air lock

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Blockage in the flow of liquid, esp. on the suction side of a pump caused by an air bubble in the line.

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