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Pex capacity...
kcopp
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I know I have asked this question years ago... 20 degree delta T & avg flow rates.
if 1/2" pex can carry about 15k btu , and 3/4pex about 40K btu.... about how many BTU on 3/8" pex?
ty,kpc
if 1/2" pex can carry about 15k btu , and 3/4pex about 40K btu.... about how many BTU on 3/8" pex?
ty,kpc
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3/8 Pex Capacity
About 1.0 gpm @ just under 4ft. of head and 4fps. velocity = 10,000btu's @ 20deg. Delta T.Bob Boan
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