| Term | Main definition |
|---|---|
| Bar | BAR is a metric unit of pressure. 1 BAR is defined as exactly equal to 100 kPa, or 14.50 PSI The terms psi and bar are both measurements of pressure in a pump system with pressure being the amount of force applied per unit of area at sea level as 1 bar. 1 bar is equal to 1.47 pounds per square inch (psi). If the term 8 bars is used it is referring to 8 times the pressure at sea level. The higher the number of bars of a pump, the higher the maximum pressure of the pump.
Household pressure pump systems, booster pumps and irrigation pumps have low flow and high pressure (high bar and psi) to achieve required performances whereas a transfer pump is predominantly used to move water from one place to another and uses lower bar /psi using a higher volume of water over the same period of time. House pressure pumps - A buyers guide |
