Shallow well water pumps

["Bob Nogueira" <nogera@worldnet.att.net>]

In looking over the specs of shallow well pumps they have a maximum lift
and maximum suction rating.  I can see where the longer the lift the lower
the output would be in gal per minute. Is this also true of suction?
If I use a pump rated for 26 feet max suction at 24 feet, should I expect a
very low pressure and flow rate?
Thanks in advance
Bob Nogueira