Figure 1: Pipe Sizing Guide
Pipe Sizing Guide
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1/2 | 2 | 2 |
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3/4 | 5 | 5 |
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1 | 10 | 10 |
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1 1/4 | 20 | 20 |
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1 1/2 | 30 | 30 |
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2 | 50 | 55 |
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2 1/2 | 100 | 100 |
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3 | 160 | 160 |
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4 | 320 | 320 |
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6 | 900 | 1000 |
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8 | 2000 | 2100 |
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10 | 3500 | 3700 |
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12 | 5000 | 5800 |
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Based on 10’ head loss/100’ of pipe (new pipe) — open piping systems. A safety factor of 15 to 20% should be added based on local conditions.
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