Head loss calculation

[SFish]

(The head loss calculator doesn't have the pumps i'm looking at buying.)

How do you convert 90s into height?

 

[gottalikesharks]

Maybe this will help....http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/pvc-pipes-equivalent-length-fittings-d_801.html

 

[SFish]

I'm useing 1"D PVC so does that mean each 90 is = to 5.3' of vertical pipe?

 

[gottalikesharks]

With 1" pic I would think is was closer to 2.5

 

[gottalikesharks]

You can also look at RC calculator for a pump close to yours, add and subtract a elbow and see what the difference is in flow, that should give you a good idea of flow loss per elbow.

 

[SFish]

2.5 is a soft 90 but this can't be right. It comes out closer to 1/2' / 90