Pressure

Fog Nozzle

100 psi
Hand Line Tip

50 psi
Master Stream Tip

80 psi
Ladder 3

80 psi
Portable Monitor 1 ^3/4" Tip

70 psi
Portable Monitor 2" Tip

50 psi
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
Head Pressure

Water pressure due to elevation, water will gain/lose .434 PSI per foot
Static Pressure

Stored potential energy available to force water through pipe, fittings, hose, and adapters.
Normal Operating Pressure

Found in water distribution system during normal consumption demands.
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.
Flow Pressure

Forward velocity at a discharge opening while water is flowing.

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Neptune2633

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Pressure

Description

Nozzle Pressure, Atmosheric Pressure, Head Pressure, Static Pressure, Normal Operating Pressure, Residual Pressure, Flow Pressure

Updated

2010-07-16T03:27:39Z

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