Deep Thinking Again....What is BEP

[Schnozz]

Below are the headings for the table in the Pump Basics section in the Hydraulics 101 sticky

HP is Horse Power
SFHP is.....Service Factor Horse Power
BEP GPM is.....?????
BEP HEAD is.....?????
Pool Volume is.....Pool Volume

HP

SFHP

BEP GPM

BEP Head

Pool Volume (8hr Turnover)

What is BEP an abbreviation for when used with GPM and HEAD?

thanks,

 

[Texas Splash]

"Best Efficiency Point".

 

[Schnozz]

Many thanks......

Is that the point on the pump curve where the pump is most efficient?
Also, Is BEP GPM the number you would use to figure out the correct size filter?
How do you find or calculate the BEP for a specific pump/motor?