All About of Plumbing Pipe Size Chart

How to Determine Suitable Pipe Sizes for Water Supply in Building?

  1. The pipes have opted for water supply in the building according to the purpose of the building.
  2. The total cost of the building is also very important to point for choosing the pipe for water supply in the building.
  3. According to water pressure, the pipes are selected for a different building.
  4. According to the amount of water is also undertaken in selecting the pipes for water supply in the building.
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Plumbing Pipe Dimensions

1. PVC Pipe Sizes

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NPSOutside diameter of pipe (inch)Inside diameter (inch)
1/8”0.405”0.269”0.068”
1/4”0.540”0.364”0.088”
3/8”0.675”0.493”0.091”
1/2”0.840”0.622”0.109”
3/4”1.050”0.824”0.113”
1”1.315”1.049”0.133”
1-1/4”1.660”1.380”0.140”
1-1/2”1.900”1.610”0.145”
2”2.375”2.067”0.154”
2-1/2”2.875”2.469”0.203”
3”3.500”3.068”0.216”
4”4.500”4.026”0.237”
5”5.563”5.047”0.258”
6”6.625”6.065”0.280”
8”8.625”7.981”0.322”
10”10.750”10.020”0.365”
12”12.750”11.938”0.406”
14”14.000”13.126”0.437”
16”16.000”15.000”0.500”
18”18.000”16.876”0.562”
20”20.000”18.814”0.593”
24”24.000”22.626”0.687”
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2. Steel Pipe Sizes

NPSOutside diameter(inch)Inside diameter (inch)Wall thickness (inch)
1/8.0405”0.215”0.095”
1/40.540”0.302”.0119”
3/80.675”0.423”0.126”
1/20.840”0.546”0.147”
3/41.050”0.742”0.154”
11.315”0.957”0.179”
1-1/41.660”1.278”0.191”
1-1/21.900”1.500”0.200”
22.375”1.939”0.218”
2-1/22.875”2.323”0.276”
33.500”2.900”0.300”
3-1/24.000”3.364”0.318”
44.500”3.826”0.337”
55.563”a4.813”0.375”
66.625”5.761”0.432”
88.625”7.625”0.500”
1010.750”9.562”0.594”
1212.75”11.374”0.688”
1414.000”12.500”0.750”
1616.000”14.312”0.844”
1818.000”16.124”0.938”
2020.000”17.938”1.031”
2424.000”21.562”1.219”
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Water Supply Line Size for Residential Building

Individual FixturesMinimum Pipe Size (inch)Private Home
Bar sink½”1.5
Bathtub or shower½”4.0
Cloth washer½”1.0
Dishwasher½”1.5
Hose bib½”2.5
Hose bib additional½”1.0
Kitchen sink½”1.5
Laundry link½”2.0
Bathroom sink½”1.0
Shower½”2.0
Toilet Gravity tank 1.6½”2.5
Toilet gravity tank 3.5>½”3.0
Whirlpool bath½”4.0
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Standard Plumbing Pipe Size

Factors Influencing Selection of Water Distribution Pipe Size in Building

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  1. The main factor which are responsible for water distribution is the cost of the project.
  2. Water pressure is another criterion of the pie size selection.
  3. We need to keep in our mind that each property has different water pressure.
  4. Due to internal friction in the pipe, there are a loss of pressure happens. To overcome the loss of pressure we need to keep it into our mind.
  5. To avoid noise and pipe erosion we need to restrict the flow of water.
  6. Economical consideration is the another govern selection process for pipe selection. But many times we use most economical pipes.
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Procedure of Determination of Pipe Sizes for Water Distribution in Buildings

  1. At first, we draw all the horizontal main lines, branch lines, and risers
  2. Then we calculate weight from table 1 and table 2
  3. Then we specify water demand in gallons per millimeter.
  4. After that, we estimate the equivalent length of pipe and this is starting from the main street line.
  5. Next, we determine the average minimum pressure in the main street line.
  6. Then we calculate the pressure loss in the pipes by using an equivalent length of pipe.
  7. After that, we finally choose the size of the pipe.
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Table 2: Domestic Water Fixture and Size of Pipe Requirement

Domestic Water
PrivatePublicHot Water
Bathtub (with or without overhead shower)2412.712.7
Bidet
Combination sink and tray3-12.712.7
Combination unit and tray with food disposal unit4
Dental unit19.525
Dental lavatory1212.712.7
Dish water, domestic2
Drinking fountain129.525
Floor drains1
Kitchen sink2412.712.7
Kitchen sink domestic with food waste grinder3
Lavatory119.059.525
Lavatory212.712.7
Lavatory, beauty parlour, barber2
Lavatory, surgeon’s2
Laundry tray2412.712.7
Shower2412.712.7
Surgeon sink312.712.7
Sink (trap standard)312.712.7
Sink (P trap)2412.712.7
Urinal, pedestal, siphon jet1012.7
Urinal, wall lip512.7
Urinal with flush tank3
Wash sink212.712.7
Tank operated Water closet3519.05
Valve operated water closet61025.4
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Table 2: Drainage Water Fixture and Size of Pipe Requirement

Drainage
Fixture-Unit Value as Load Factors
Bathtub238.1
Bidet
Combination sink and tray2
Combination tray with food disposal unit3
Dental unit131.75
Dental lavatory2
Dish water238.1
Drinking fountain131.75
Floor drains250.8
Kitchen sink2 or 338.1
Kitchen sink with waster grinder2
Lavatory131.75
Lavatory238.1
Beauty parlour, barber2
Surgeon lavatory2
Laundry tray2
Shower250.8
Sink flushing with valve676.2
Sink (trap standard)3
Sink (P trap)350.8
Sink pot338.1
Urinal, pedestal676.2
Wall urinal238.1
Urinal stall250.8
Urinal with flush tank238.1
Wash sink3
Water closet with tank476.2
Valve operated water closet6
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Plumbing Pipe Sizing Chart

NPSOutside diameter of pipe (inch)
1/8”0.405”
1/4”0.540”
3/8”0.675”
1/2”0.840”
3/4”1.050”
1”1.315”
1-1/4”1.660”
1-1/2”1.900”
2”2.375”
2-1/2”2.875”
3”3.500”
4”4.500”
5”5.563”
6”6.625”
8”8.625”
10”10.750”
12”12.750”
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Kitchen Sink Drain Pipe Size

  • Kitchen sink: 3 1/2 inches
  • Bathroom sink: 1 1/4 inches
  • Bar sink: 2 inches
  • Toilets: 3 inches
  • Washing machines and laundry sinks: 2 inches
  • Showers and bathtubs: 1.5 inches
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How to Find Standard Sewage Pipe Sizes?

Sewage Pipe Capacity - Imperial units - gpm

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Sewer Pipe Sizing Chart

Piping Sizing Calculation - Capacity of a Sewer Pipe

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Decline and Slope

Example - % Decline

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Water Pipe Sizing Chart

Meter & Street Service (inches)Building Supply & Branches (inches)Maximum Allowable Length (feet)
4060801001502002503004005006007008009001000
Pressure Range - 30 to 45 psi (available static pressure after head loss)
3/41/2654321110000000
3/43/41616141296554432221
3/41292523211715131210866666
113631272520171513121086666
3/41-1/4363331282423211917161312121111
11-1/4544742383228252319171412121111
1-1/21-1/4786857483832282521181512121111
11-1/2858479655648433832282622212020
1-1/21-1/2150124105917057494536312623212020
21-1/21511291291108064534638322723212020
12858585858585828066615752494643
1-1/22220205190176155138127120104857061575451
22370327292265217185164147124967061575451
22-1/2445418390370330300280265240220198175158143133
Pressure Range - 46 to 60 psi (available static pressure after head loss)
3/41/2776543221110000
3/43/4202019171411986544333
3/41393936332823211917141210988
11393939363025232018151210988
3/41-1/4393939393939343227252219191716
11-1/4787876675244393630272420191716
1-1/21-1/4787878786652443933292420191716
11-1/2858585858585806755494137343230
1-1/21-1/2151151151151128105907862524238353230
21-1/2151151151151150117988467554238353230
12858585858585858585858585858380
1-1/2237037034031827224022019817015013512311010294
2237037037037036831828025020516514212311010294
22-1/2654640610580535500470440400365335315285267250
Pressure Range - over 60 psi (available static pressure after head loss)
3/41/2777654332111110
3/43/420202020171311108766544
3/41393939393530272421171413121211
11393939393832292622181413121211
3/41-1/4393939393939393934282625232221
11-1/4787878787462534739312625232221
1-1/21-1/4787878787874655443342625232221
11-1/2858585858585858581645148464340
1-1/21-1/215115115115115115113011388735151464340
21-1/215115115115115115114212298826451464340
12858585858585858585858585858585
1-1/22370370370370360335305282244212187172153141129
22370370370370370370370340288245204172153141129
22-1/2654654654654654650610570510460430404380356329
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Water Pipe Sizing Chart Fixture Units

Sr.No.Appliances, Appurtenances, or FixturesMinimum Fixture Branch Pipe Size (inches)PrivatePublic
1Bathtub or Combination Bath/Shower1/244
23/4" Bathtub Fill Valve3/41010
3Bidet1/21--
4Clothes Washer1/244
5Dental Unit, Cuspidor1/2--1
6Dishwasher, Domestic1/21.51.5
7Drinking Fountain or Water Cooler1/20.50.5
8Hose Bibb1/22.52.5
9Hose Bibb, Each Additional1/211
10Lavatory1/211
11Lawn Sprinkler, Each Head--11
12Mobile Home, Each (minimum)--12--
13Bar Sink1/212
14Clinic Faucet SInk1/2--3
15Clinic Flushometer Valve Sink (with or without faucet)1--8
16Kitchen Sink, Domestic (with or without dishwasher)1/21.51.5
17Laundry Sink1/21.51.5
18Service Sink or Mop Basin1/21.51.5
19Washup Sink (each set of faucets)1/2--2
20Shower, Per Head1/222
21Urinal, Flush Tank1/222
22Wash Fountain (circular spray)3/4--4
23Water Closet, 1.6 GPF Gravity Tank1/22.52.5
24Water Closet, 1.6 GPF Flushometer Tank1/22.52.5
25Water Closet, Greater Than 1.6 GPF Gravity Tank1/235.5
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Plumbing Pipe Sizing

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Minimum Pipe Diamater
Water TempColdHost
Toilet3/8"-
Bathtub1/2"1/2"
Lavatory (sink)3/8"3/8"
Shower1/2"1/2"
Bar sink3/8"3/8"
Kitchen sink1/2"1/2"
Bar sink3/8"3/8"
Dishwasher-3/8" to 1/2"
Washing machine1/2"1/2"
Laundry sink1/2"1/2"
Water heater3/4"-
Hose bibb1/2" to 3/4"-
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Domestic Water Pipe Sizing

FixtureMinimum Pipe Size (in.)Flow Rate (GPM)Pressure (psi)
Drinking Fountain5/8"48
Bathtub1/2"2.758
Lavatory (sink)3/8"0.758
Shower1/2"5,158,15
Kitchen sink1/2"2.58
Laundry1/2"48
Hose bibb1/2" Int, 3/4" Ext28
Service Sink1/2"38
Urinal Flush Valve3/4"1.615
Water Closet Tank3/8"1.615
Water Closet Valve1"1.615
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IPC Water Pipe Sizing

Fixture (Source IPC)ColdHotTotal
Bidet, Private1.51.502.00
DishWash-Private0.001.401.40
Drinking Fountain0.250.000.25
Kitchen Sink, Public3.003.004.00
Kitchen Sink, Private1.001.001.40
Laundry Tray, Private1.001.001.40
Lav, Private0.500.500.70
Lav, Public1.501.502.00
Service Sink2.252.253.00
Shower, Private1.001.001.40
Shower, Public3.003.004.00
Urinal, Priv, Flush10.000.0010.00
Urinal, 3/4” Priv, Flush5.000.005.00
Urinal, Public, Tank3.000.003.00
Wash Mach Lg, Pub3.003.004.00
Wash Mach Sm, Pub2.252.253.00
Wash Mach Sm, Pri1.001.001.40
WC, Pri, Tank2.200.002.20
WC, Pri, Flush6.000.006.00
WC, Pub, Tank5.000.005.00
WC, Pub, Flush10.000.0010.00
Bathroom group, private, flush tank2.701.503.60
Bathroom group, private, flush valve6.003.008.00
Bathtub, private, faucet1.001.001.40
Bathtub, public, faucet3.003.004.00
Combination fixture, private, faucet2.252.253.00
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Water Supply Line Size Calculation

  • WCs: 4 X 10 wsfu = 40 wsfu
  • 2 Lavs: 2 X 1.5 wsfu = 3 wsfu
  • Total wsfu: 40 + 3 = 43
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Domestic Water Pipe Sizing Calculation

Storm Drain Pipe Sizing Calculation

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Irrigation Pipe Size Calculation

Hot Water Pipe Sizing Calculation

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Water Supply Line Size Calculation

Standard House Plumbing Pipe Size

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Standard Water Pipe Size House

What Size Water Line from Meter to House?

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What Size Water Line for House?

What Size Pipe for House Plumbing?

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What Size Water Line from Well to House?

What Size Pex Pipe for House?

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What Size P Trap for Bathroom Sink?

What Size Pipes for Bathroom Plumbing?

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What Size Is Bathroom Sink Drain Pipe?

What Size P Trap for Bathtub?

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What Size Pex for Shower?

How to Determine Water Pipe Size?

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How to Determine Size of Plumbing Pipe?

How to Measure Water Pipe Size?

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How to Measure Pipe Fittings?

How to Measure Copper Pipe?

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Main Water Line Size for House

Main Water Line Pipe Size

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Bathtub Supply Line Size

Standard Water Line Size

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Bathroom Sink Supply Line Size

Sink Supply Line Size

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Toilet Supply Line Size

Standard Bathroom Faucet Supply Line Size

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Toilet Connector Hose Sizes

Plumbing Supply Line Size

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Kitchen Sink Supply Line Size

Kitchen Faucet Supply Line Size

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Washing Machine Supply Line Size

Dishwasher Water Supply Line Size

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Bath Faucet Supply Line Size

Standard House Plumbing Pipe Size

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Standard Toilet Drain Pipe Size

Standard Drain Pipe Size

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Standard Shower Drain Pipe Size

Standard Sink Drain Pipe Size

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Standard Bathroom Sink Drain Pipe Size

Standard Plumbing Pipe Sizes

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Standard Sink Drain Size

Standard P Trap Size

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Standard Water Line Size

Standard Toilet Water Line Size

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Standard Water Heater Pipe Size

Standard Sink Plumbing Size

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Standard Water Pipe Sizes

Standard Pipe Size for Toilet Drain

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Standard P Trap Size for Bathroom Sink

How to Determine Pvc Pipe Size?

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How to Determine Pipe Size?

How to Measure Pipe Thickness?

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How to Measure PVC Pipe Size?

How to Measure Pipe Thread?

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Plumbing Pipe

Water Pipe Burst in House

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Busted Pipe

Water Pipe Broken

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Hydro Jetting Plumbing

Collapsed Drain

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Busted Water Pipe

Trenchless Sewer Replacement

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Sewer Clean Out

Sewer Line Cleaning

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  • Step 1: Loosen the Cap on the Drain Pipe. Loosen the Cap on the Drain Pipe.
  • Step2: Feed the Auger Cable into the Drain Pipe.
  • Step 3: Run the Auger Until the Clog Is Clear—and Beyond.
  • Step 4: Hose Down the Pipe and Auger Cable.
  • Step 5: Slowly Pull the Auger Back Out of the Pipe.
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Bathroom Faucet Connection Size

Delta Faucet Supply Line Size

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What Size Is Standard House Water Pipe?

Sewer Pipe Sizes

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Plumbing Thread Sizes

Plumbing Drain Pipe Size Chart

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  • Kitchen Sink Drain Pipe: 1 1/2 inches
  • Bathroom Sink Drain Pipe: 1 1/4 inches
  • Shower Drain Pipe: 2 inches
  • Toilet Drain Pipe: 3 inches
  • Bathtub Drain Pipe: 1 1/2 or 2 inches
  • Washing Machine Drain Pipe: 2 inches
  • Dishwasher Drain Pipe: 1 1/2 inches
  • Floor Drain Pipe: 2 inches or larger, depending on the expected flow rate
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Drainage Pipe Sizes Chart

  • Residential Drainage Pipe: 4 inches or 6 inches
  • Commercial Drainage Pipe: 8 inches or larger, depending on the expected flow rate
  • Stormwater Drainage Pipe: 6 inches or larger, depending on the expected flow rate and the surface area that needs to be drained
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Water Supply Pipe Diameter in Mm

Water Supply Line Size Chart

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  • Residential Water Supply Line: 3/4 inch or 1 inch
  • Commercial Water Supply Line: 1 inch or larger, depending on the expected flow rate and the number of fixtures that will be connected to the water supply system
  • Industrial Water Supply Line: 2 inches or larger, depending on the expected flow rate and the type of industrial process that requires water
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Water Pipe Diameter Chart

  • 1/2 inch water pipe diameter: suitable for low water pressure and small flow rates, such as individual fixtures or appliances, such as faucets and washing machines.
  • 3/4 inch water pipe diameter: suitable for most residential homes with moderate water flow demands.
  • 1 inch water pipe diameter: suitable for larger homes with high water demand or commercial buildings with moderate water demand.
  • 1 1/4 inch water pipe diameter: suitable for commercial buildings with high water demand, such as large apartment complexes or hotels.
  • 1 1/2 inch or larger water pipe diameter: suitable for industrial applications, such as factories or water treatment plants.
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Toilet Waste Pipe Size

Plumbing Pipe Types and Sizes

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  • Copper Pipes: Copper pipes come in various sizes ranging from 1/4 inch to 8 inches in diameter. They are commonly used for water supply lines and can withstand high pressures.
  • PVC Pipes: PVC pipes come in various sizes ranging from 1/2 inch to 24 inches in diameter. They are commonly used for drainage, waste and vent (DWV) systems.
  • PEX Pipes: PEX pipes come in various sizes ranging from 3/8 inch to 1 inch in diameter. They are commonly used for water supply lines and are flexible, making them easy to install.
  • Galvanized Steel Pipes: Galvanized steel pipes come in various sizes ranging from 1/2 inch to 6 inches in diameter. They are commonly used for water supply lines, but are prone to corrosion over time.
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Toilet Pipe Size

Size of Water Piping Shall Be Based on the Total

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Plumbing Size Chart

  • 1/2 inch diameter: Suitable for low water pressure and small flow rates, such as individual fixtures or appliances, such as faucets and washing machines.
  • 3/4 inch diameter: Suitable for most residential homes with moderate water flow demands.
  • 1 inch diameter: Suitable for larger homes with high water demand or commercial buildings with moderate water demand.
  • 1 1/4 inch diameter: Suitable for commercial buildings with high water demand, such as large apartment complexes or hotels.
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