I had a few questions to clarify the water pipe sizing information that is on the FAQ: https://terrylove.com/watersize.htm
1)
The first item on chart at the bottom says that that for 6 fixture units, you should use a 1/2" supply in building, then says for 19 units you should use 3/4". It the number of units listed the max for that value or the min? IE - does this mean that between 6 and 19 units you should use 1/2" or 3/4"? Where is the line drawn?
2)
Is there are rule of thumb for conversion from copper to pex sizing? For example, I believe 1/2" L-Type copper is 0.545", where 1/2" Uponor Pex is 0.475". I know pex has less friction, though. So for example, if I had 12 fixture units, should I use the size given for Pex, or should I move up one size.
3)
Is there a problem oversizing supply pipe? Obviously, if pipe is undersized, you can have too little flow. Is there an issue with oversizing, IE - too little flow?
Thanks preemptively for the help!
1)
The first item on chart at the bottom says that that for 6 fixture units, you should use a 1/2" supply in building, then says for 19 units you should use 3/4". It the number of units listed the max for that value or the min? IE - does this mean that between 6 and 19 units you should use 1/2" or 3/4"? Where is the line drawn?
2)
Is there are rule of thumb for conversion from copper to pex sizing? For example, I believe 1/2" L-Type copper is 0.545", where 1/2" Uponor Pex is 0.475". I know pex has less friction, though. So for example, if I had 12 fixture units, should I use the size given for Pex, or should I move up one size.
3)
Is there a problem oversizing supply pipe? Obviously, if pipe is undersized, you can have too little flow. Is there an issue with oversizing, IE - too little flow?
Thanks preemptively for the help!