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sphelps 11-05-2010 05:51 PM

When estimating head pressure you should multiply the vertical height by at least 1.5 to take friction and minnor losses into consideration. A factor of 2 is typically what I go with because over time the pipes become dirty and rough which adds significant friction.

So if you have 4 feet from sump level to display level you should estimate 6-8 feet of head pressure.


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