Friction Loss Calculator
Drafting Checklist + Troubleshooting Tree
Friction Loss Calculator

https://www.wfrfire.com/friction-loss-calculator

Drafting Checklist + Troubleshooting Tree

Drafting Setup Checklist

  • Hard sleeve fully submerged

  • All connections airtight

  • Pump in draft mode

  • Tank fill closed

  • Discharge partially open

  • Increase throttle slowly

  • Confirm prime within 30 sec

Troubleshooting Tree

No prime?

  • Check intake cap tight

  • Check gasket missing

  • Check primer working

  • Check air leaks

  • Check strainer clogged

Losing prime?

  • Air leak

  • Water source too shallow

  • Vortex forming

  • Hard sleeve not tight