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A hydronic pump must overcome 54 psi of pressure drop. Using 2.31 ft of water per psi, what pump head is closest?

Correct Answer

A) 125 ft

Head is 54 x 2.31 = 124.74 ft, or about 125 ft. Other choices use a lower conversion, round down too far, or add an unsupported safety factor.

Answer Options
A
125 ft
B
100 ft
C
115 ft
D
150 ft

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Head is 54 x 2.31 = 124.74 ft, or about 125 ft. Other choices use a lower conversion, round down too far, or add an unsupported safety factor.

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