Calculate TDH for your pool plumbing. Essential for selecting the correctly sized pump and ensuring efficient water filtration and turnover. Understanding the friction loss in your pipes and fittings is key to maximizing your pump's performance and longevity.
TDH is the total resistance your pump must overcome to move water through the system, including the vertical height (static head) and friction loss in pipes and filters.
You need TDH to read a pump's 'performance curve.' If you buy a pump that is too small for your TDH, you won't get enough flow for your heater or salt cell to work.
You can lower TDH by using larger diameter pipes, high-flow valves, and keeping your filters clean. Lower TDH allows the pump to move more water using less electricity.