30.4 Planmeca Compact i dental unit water consumption
Part Water consumption
Bowl The flow rate is approx. 2.5 litres (0.66 gallons)
per minute. The flow rate can be configured.
Cup fill The cup filling is adjusted for the size of cup you
use.
Syringe The flow rate is approx. 0.1 litres (0.03 gallons)
per minute.
Handpieces The flow rate is approx. 0.05 litres (0.01 gallons)
per minute.
Suction system The flow rate is approx. 0.4 litres (0.11 gallons) /
minute when the suction is on, and the amount
depends on which suction system is used in the
dental unit. The water flow keeps the suction
system clean when in use.
Suction system
cleaning cycle
Cleaning is done once a day and uses 2.5 litres
(0.66 gallons) of water.
30 Technical information
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