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Total dynamic head calculator
Estimate circulation resistance from pipes, fittings, equipment and pump curves.
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How this estimate works
Pipe friction uses Hazen–Williams with flow converted to cubic feet per second and diameter to feet. Pressure converts at approximately 2.31 feet of water per psi. Equipment losses and pump curves must match your actual system; this is not an engineered design.
Calculations run in your browser. Saving a scenario stores it on this device; it does not send your pool details to Zion Pools.
Method reference: EPA EPANET manual, Hazen–Williams head-loss equation ↗.
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