Fluid Pressure Drop vs. Head

[dogwood]

Is fluid pressure drop the same as feet of head. I am trying to figure out if the "fluid pressure drop (feet of water)" of 14.2 listed on the spec sheet for my biggish w/a heat exchanger is equal to 14.2 feet of head, so I can calculate the correct circ pump size. Thanks for your help.

Mike

 

[benjamin]

Yes, I'd say those two are the same thing. Pressure is either expressed as "feet" (of water) or PSI, with one PSI equal to two and a fraction feet of water.

 

[jebatty]

Take a look here.