Pumps are node elements that add head to the system as water passes through.

Applying a Zone to a Pump

You can group elements together by any desired criteria through the use of zones. A Zone can contain any number of elements and can include a combination of any or all element types. For more information on zones and their use, see the Zones topic.

To Apply a Previously Created Zone to a Pump:

1. Select the pump in the Drawing View.
2. In the Properties window, click the menu in the Zone field and select the zone you want.

Defining Pump Settings

You define the settings for each pump in your model in the Pump Definitions dialog box. You can define a collection of pump settings for each pump.

To define pump settings:

1. Click a pump in your model to display the Property Editor, or right-click a pump and select Properties from the shortcut menu.
2. In the Physical section of the Property Editor, click the Ellipses (...) button next to the Pump Definitions field. The Pump Definitions dialog box opens.
3. In the Pump Definitions dialog box, each item in the list represents a separate pump definition. Click the New button to add a new definition to the list.
4. For each definition in the list, perform these steps: Type a unique label for the pump definition. Define a new pump definition by entering Head, Efficiency, and Motor data.
5. Click OK to close the Pump Definitions dialog box and save your data in the Property Editor.