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swords 08-17-2007 01:24 AM

comparing PSI to pump "lift"?
 
I'm curious if there's any way to correlate PSI to pump "lift" and GPH that is indicated on the packaging of most submersible pumps?

Ross 08-17-2007 09:28 AM

Not that I know of.

swords 08-17-2007 11:19 PM

On google I've located one or two formulas 1 PSI = 2.034 feet of lift (or aproximately) but it seems dependent upon the volume of water your moving and diameter of the tube. So I'm going to try my experiment anyway since I bought an extra water pump...

more news later! ;)

HDCochran 08-19-2007 09:51 AM

1 psi = 2.3 ft of friction-free lift. If 'lift' is through a pipe, you will get less lift per psi. Other sources of friction loss, misting heads, etc., have the same effect.

gixrj18 08-20-2007 11:37 PM

I don't know what I did with it, but mine came with one....so they do exist. Maybe you can try the company's website (that makes your pump).


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