diff --git a/openshift/templates/crunchy.yaml b/openshift/templates/crunchy.yaml
index 915dbb55d..370b10dac 100644
--- a/openshift/templates/crunchy.yaml
+++ b/openshift/templates/crunchy.yaml
@@ -154,6 +154,7 @@ objects:
               pool_mode: transaction
               ignore_startup_parameters: options
               max_prepared_statements: "10"
+              max_client_conn: 1000
           port: 5432
           replicas: 1
           resources: