Pegasus501
New Member
Hi guys, new homeowner here with a few newbie plumbing questions. I have been researching this for a couple days and these are the last few questions I still have..
My current system is a 3/4" copper pipe from the meter to the crawlspace with a shut off valve that seems to be reducing to 1/2" into a 1/2" PEX trunk line for about 30' through the length of the house. All the branches are 1/2" PEX.
I am trying to set up over-ground sprinklers and I am not getting enough flow with 1/2" tubing.
Questions are:
My current system is a 3/4" copper pipe from the meter to the crawlspace with a shut off valve that seems to be reducing to 1/2" into a 1/2" PEX trunk line for about 30' through the length of the house. All the branches are 1/2" PEX.
I am trying to set up over-ground sprinklers and I am not getting enough flow with 1/2" tubing.
Questions are:
- Since the the supply is being reduced into my home, how helpful would it be to replace the main trunk line from 1/2" PEX to 1" PEX considering it's only 30'? I would also replace the outdoor spigot branch to 1" PEX from 1/2".
- Would I also need to replace the 1/2" main shutoff valve? Or would such a small piece not make a difference?