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  1. 28-Sep-2011, 20:46 #1
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    Default set at

    Dear teachers

    Does the preposition 'at' collocate with the verb 'set' as described below?

    The flow was set at 1 litre per hour.

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  2. 28-Sep-2011, 21:19 #2
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    Default Re: set at

    Yes.
  3. 28-Sep-2011, 21:27 #3
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    Default Re: set at

    I would say that "set to" is equally acceptable.
  4. 29-Sep-2011, 08:08 #4
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    Default Re: set at

    I agree with both Dave and ems.
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