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I have new construction with 2 bathroom groups that i'm planning on feeding with one supply and utilizing a hot water circulator. So here are the fixtures
Hall Bath:
Tub/Shower
Water Closet
2-Lavoritories
MasterBath:
Whirlpool Tub
Stand alone shower
Water Closet
2-Lavoritories
My plan was to run one hot water supply to the second story and branch off to the seperate fixtures, and pipe back to the hot water heater for a circulator. The length would be approximatly 50' from the water heater.
It will be copper pipe. 3/4" copper pipe will meet the code (illinois state plumbing code, which is real close to the standard plumbing code), but should i up it to 1"?
I planned on running 1/2" back down to the circulator.
The hot water pipe will be insullated.
I asked mainly about the hot water pipe since i know if the flow rate is too low there will be additional heat loss with the larger pipe. But opinoins on the whole thing would be welcome.
If i can figure out how to shrink the plans to an acceptible file size i will attach them to the thread.
Thanks
-Mike
Hall Bath:
Tub/Shower
Water Closet
2-Lavoritories
MasterBath:
Whirlpool Tub
Stand alone shower
Water Closet
2-Lavoritories
My plan was to run one hot water supply to the second story and branch off to the seperate fixtures, and pipe back to the hot water heater for a circulator. The length would be approximatly 50' from the water heater.
It will be copper pipe. 3/4" copper pipe will meet the code (illinois state plumbing code, which is real close to the standard plumbing code), but should i up it to 1"?
I planned on running 1/2" back down to the circulator.
The hot water pipe will be insullated.
I asked mainly about the hot water pipe since i know if the flow rate is too low there will be additional heat loss with the larger pipe. But opinoins on the whole thing would be welcome.
If i can figure out how to shrink the plans to an acceptible file size i will attach them to the thread.
Thanks
-Mike
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