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Portable Monitor 1 3/4" Tip
70 psi
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Portable Monitor 2" Tip
50 psi
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Atmospheric Pressure
- Pressure exerted by the atmosphere at the surface of the earth due to the weight of air.
- 14.7 PSI
- Pressure is reduced .5 PSI per 1000' of elevation
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Head Pressure
Water pressure due to elevation, water will gain/lose .434 PSI per foot
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Static Pressure
Stored potential energy available to force water through pipe, fittings, hose, and adapters.
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Normal Operating Pressure
Found in water distribution system during normal consumption demands.
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Residual Pressure
Part of the total available pressure not used to overcome friction loss of gravity while forcing water through pipe, fittings, hose, and adapters.
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Flow Pressure
Forward velocity at a discharge opening while water is flowing.
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