>> Static pressure of liquid being pumped is 40-80psi above atmosphere >> (ie: the reservoir is under city water pressure). Note that the pump >> is recirculating through the reservoir, so it only sees a small head. Could you not set up a convection circuit between the chambers ? Perhaps using a small auxiliary heater in the up-duct ? Peter -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist