A pump can have plenty of horsepower and still be the wrong choice for a system that needs deliver the combined zone flow at the dynamic pressure required by the sprinkler heads. Start by describing the operating point in plain numbers, then use the product curve and installation limits to test a candidate. The answer […]

The phrase a pump for garden irrigation can describe a very specific installation. The source, pump position, highest point, discharge, and control hardware should be mapped before a product page is opened. The measurements that shape the decision are zone GPM, required PSI, elevation, pipe losses, filter resistance, and source yield. This gives Flotec FP5172 […]