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Here’s another minty-fresh edition of everyone’s favorite semi-recurring content feature: Inspector Pumphead’s Quick Tips! In this space, I, Inspector Pumphead from Pump Products, will be sending out friendly reminders and dispensing basic tips for ordering, maintaining and servicing pumps. The Inspector is in and here to help! Today I talk about making a dedicated account for ordering new products. Tip: Create an account on PumpProducts.com for quick ordering, account and billing history and to receive special offers. Making an account with Pump Products is super easy. We explain the process in the video below, but you can also go directly to the login page and follow the listed instructions. Just go to the "My Account" menu at the top of the homepage and click the "Register Now" button in the drop-down or alternatively go straight to https://www.pumpproducts.com/login.html. Some of the many benefits of creating your own account include: --Faster checkout and order processing. --The ability to save your payment method for any future orders. --View order and billing history. --Rate products and write reviews. --Access to the Q & A section. That last aspect is relatively new and will allow you to ask questions about specific products before purchasing. Either I, Inspector Pumphead, or one of my disciples will answer your question promptly and directly.  You can see some examples by clicking on the "Q & A" tab on the page for the Zoeller M53 Mighty Mate effluent pump, one of our most popular pumps. So with all of those great features and benefits, there's no reason not to make an account today! Pump Products application engineers are standing by to help you select the right pump, as well as to provide pricing, stocking availability and shipping information. Call our toll free number 1-800-429-0800.

In this video we will be discussing how to calculate TDH or Total Dynamic Head. TDH is the total amount of system pressure, measured in feet, where water can flow through a system before gravity takes over. Put simply, you need the TDH in order to correctly size out your pump. To Calculate TDH we need to know 2 variables: 1) The vertical rise measures the vertical pipe in feet 2) The friction losses: The loss of flow in a system due to friction created by factors like: pipe type, size, fittings, horizontal runs of pipe, etc. 1. To calculate the vertical rise, you need to determine how many feet your water will have to travel upwards before gravity takes over. Simple take the lowest point the water sits and subtract it from the highest point 2. To determine the friction losses: First, acquire your flow rate in GPM. Once you know that, you can add the vertical and horizontal piping lengths of your system to the equivalent length of fittings in feet. Each type of fitting has an equivalent value measured in feet; refer to your preferred manufacturer’s friction loss chart for these values. Now, take the sum of the total length of pipe (including fittings) and divide it by 100.00. (As per 100 ft. of pipe) Next, you need to determine your friction loss multiplier by using the following information: • Type of piping • Schedule of piping • Diameter of piping • Required flow rate Once you have this, use a reference "Friction Loss Chart” from your favorite manufacturer to determine the friction loss multiplier. Finally, plug all your variables into the following formula and you’ll have your answer; [Total Length of Pipe (With Fittings)/100] X Friction Loss Multiplier = Total Dynamic Head In summation: To size and buy the correct pump for whatever application, you need to know your required GPM and your required TDH. By following the steps above, you should have no problem choosing the pump that’s right for you.