thx a lot for the reply. i will post the query plans when a new bulk insert will take place :) -- View this message in context: http://postgresql.1045698.n5.nabble.com/manually-force-planner-to-use-of-index-A-vs-index-B-tp5044616p5044691.html Sent from the PostgreSQL - performance mailing list archive at Nabble.com. -- Sent via pgsql-performance mailing list (pgsql-performance@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-performance