Hello
We are wondering if we can get some help sizing the supply lines for our addition. We have 1-1/2" CPVC coming into the house, and we plan to use copper from there. We are feeding 2 toilets, 4 lavs, 1 tub/shower, 1 shower with 2 heads, and 1 washer. These are all on the second floor. We are working on checking the pressure, but haven't run to town yet to get the supplies. We are out in the country tho on rural water so its nothing very high... Currently, our water heater has 3/4" if that is a factor. Farthest fixture away is the washer and it is ~60ft from the supply and water heater.
What size would you suggest for the supply lines up to the second floor? We were looking at this link (https://terrylove.com/watersize.htm) at thought maybe we would want to run 1" up to the second floor and then run a main branch in 3/4 with individual 1/2 lines to each fixture? Or is the 1" overkill, or on the other hand, should the main branch line be 1" for awhile til we get past some fixtures?
Thanks for any help - this forum has been great for us and we really appreciate it!
We are wondering if we can get some help sizing the supply lines for our addition. We have 1-1/2" CPVC coming into the house, and we plan to use copper from there. We are feeding 2 toilets, 4 lavs, 1 tub/shower, 1 shower with 2 heads, and 1 washer. These are all on the second floor. We are working on checking the pressure, but haven't run to town yet to get the supplies. We are out in the country tho on rural water so its nothing very high... Currently, our water heater has 3/4" if that is a factor. Farthest fixture away is the washer and it is ~60ft from the supply and water heater.
What size would you suggest for the supply lines up to the second floor? We were looking at this link (https://terrylove.com/watersize.htm) at thought maybe we would want to run 1" up to the second floor and then run a main branch in 3/4 with individual 1/2 lines to each fixture? Or is the 1" overkill, or on the other hand, should the main branch line be 1" for awhile til we get past some fixtures?
Thanks for any help - this forum has been great for us and we really appreciate it!