I am building a new master bathroom, with multiple shower heads.
My first question is about pressure and GPM. I wanted to know what my existing system did. I got a pressure of 50 psi with only 2 gallons / minute. I was not 100% sure how to do the GPM test. I took a 5 gallon bucket and put it under the tub spout, ran cold water only and it took 145 seconds to fill. This does not seem enough pressure to make my system work. How many GPM with 1/2" piping and 50 psi pressure should I be getting?
I was planning on running new 3/4" CPVC piping to the shower. How many GPM should I get with 50 PSI under those conditions.
I want to make sure I will get enough to drive multiple shower heads. I was thinking of 4 body jets, a handheld and regular shower head. It would be nice to find a complete afforadable package. Does anyone have any suggestion on best value and showerhead recommendations.
Thanks in advance,
Robert
My first question is about pressure and GPM. I wanted to know what my existing system did. I got a pressure of 50 psi with only 2 gallons / minute. I was not 100% sure how to do the GPM test. I took a 5 gallon bucket and put it under the tub spout, ran cold water only and it took 145 seconds to fill. This does not seem enough pressure to make my system work. How many GPM with 1/2" piping and 50 psi pressure should I be getting?
I was planning on running new 3/4" CPVC piping to the shower. How many GPM should I get with 50 PSI under those conditions.
I want to make sure I will get enough to drive multiple shower heads. I was thinking of 4 body jets, a handheld and regular shower head. It would be nice to find a complete afforadable package. Does anyone have any suggestion on best value and showerhead recommendations.
Thanks in advance,
Robert