> Does the output or volume of water dramatically decrease as you get closer
> to the 26 foot limit?
Depends on the pump, but 1/2 the volume is not uncommon. The pump maker should
be able to supply this information.
> Am I correct in my assumption that the 26 feet applies only to vertical
> distance
The 26 feet is only vertical, but there is also a penalty for flow resistance.
The issue is the actual pressure at the inlet of the pump, given that there is
only a pressure of about 32 feet of water pushing the water in from the well
(less if you're at high altitude or there is a storm coming).
> Is there a formula for determining the volume and pressure lost per running
> foot on the pressure side for a given pipe diameter?
Yeah, but it's a tad complicated. Try
http://www.efunda.com/formulae/fluids/calc_pipe_friction.cfm
Randall Y
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