what does max head mean?

[FavaBean]

simple question.....does it mean how far the water can travel up?

 

[AllenFord_SC]

Yep.

 

[FavaBean]

ok thanks Allenford

 

[AllenFord_SC]

Not so blatenly, it is the maximum height the pump can lift water without risk of damage. But I don't recommend getting anywhere near the pumps max head rating. Go up a size or two for safety reasons.