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Just A Thought
Rich Davis_2
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Which would have higher head: both being equal, 1/2" pipe or 3/4" pipe with a short 1/2" restriction? Thanks
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All is not equal
The answer depends on both flow rate and total length.0 -
Depends
on the length of the pipes vs. the length of the restriction -- but if the restriction is definitely short with regard to the length of the pipe, then the half inch will have greater head loss with flow.Br. Jamie, osb
Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England0 -
It's for an Air Compressor
The air compressor has a 3/4" outlet, it's about 15' run to a retractable hose reel with 50' or 3/8" hose. So I guess the question is should I pipe it with 1/2" or 3/4". Thanks0
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