Tuesday 13 November 2012

Pump Terms

Lift - The height that water needs to be lifted vertically for removal

Head - The vertical lift in height at which a pump can no longer exert enough pressure to move water.

Prime - Starting a flow in a pump by filling it with water.

Flow - The volume of water a pump can move, usually measured in gallons per minute, gpm

Pressure - The force delivered at a given point in a pumps discharge line. Usually measured in pounds per square inch, psi.

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