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That depends on the number of fixture units in the house. Usually, your county or city building inspector can show you how to count up fixture units according to the local building code.
BUT . . . if you have a normal house with 2 toilets, a shower, a bathtub, and 3 sinks, you might need a 3/4-inch water service. In my town, the minimum size is 1-inch, so that if you add anything in future years, the meter and pipe will deliver sufficient flow at a good pressure.
If your house is very large and there is an irrigation sprinkler system, then it might turn out that a 1-1/4-inch or even a 1-1/2-inch meter and pipe would be necessary.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 10y agoThe best type of water pipe to be used in a home is called PEX. PEX piping is insulated, which protects pipes from freezing during colder weather. This type of pipe is also more energy efficient.
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∙ 12y ago4 inch is the most common, 3 inch can be used. That is for the main drain. Secondary drains can be 1 1/2 or 2 inch.
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∙ 12y ago1/2" pex pipe.
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What is the best type of material for water pipe replacement?
PEX is by far the best, long lasting and easy to connect .
What type of pipe do you use to hook up a water riser?
water pipe
Turn The Water Off Before Beginning any Plumbing Project?
Before you begin any type of plumbing project, make sure the water in the home is turned off. There are so many times that people disconnect a water pipe in the home without having the water valve turned off. This makes a huge mess in the home from the water spraying out of the pipe. Allow all of the water to drain out of the pipe you are fixing after you turn the water off before starting on the project.
The amount of water that flows through a pipe does not depend on?
what type of material the pipe is made out of.
What type of pipes are best for the kitchen?
A copper pipe is the preferred choice of many plumbers for water lines. A PVC pipe is very versatile also though, and is another favorite amongst plumbers when dealing with water lines.
Is the water with antifreeze in a fire sprinkler hazardous when the pipe breaks and water spills into the home?
depends what type of anti freeze was used if it was antifreeze for drinking water pipes it is ok not harmful
What is the best type of plastic tubing per uses?
There are two main categories of plumbing pipe: plastic and metal.Not all pipes are as useful or effective as others, and each type is used for a specific purpose in plumbing. PVC pipe is a type of plastic plumbing pipe primarily used to transport high pressured water.
Will replacing pipes remove hard water?
No, hard water is in the water, it is not caused by the type of pipe.
What type of home used water would help a plant grow?
I would say that regular tap water is the best, and melted ice water is second best.
What if your home is located 300 feet away from the lake that you wish to bring water from there to the house if you have fire occursI would like to know if I can use PVC pipe instead of Steel Pipe?
Don't you have any type of building department near you that has some type of code book?
What type of geometric solid shape is a water pipe?
Hexagon
What type of vent pipe be used to vent a gas water heater through a ceiling and roof?
B-vent pipe.
