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hose bibs
I'm running copper pipe for 2 hose bibs. What do you think about
running a 12" line and splitting it to each bib. Seeing as both bibs will probably not be run at the same time, is this ok? Does code allow this, or do I have to run 3/4 pipe to the T, then 1/2 line? Thanks, Greg |
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"Greg" wrote in message ups.com... I'm running copper pipe for 2 hose bibs. What do you think about running a 12" line and splitting it to each bib. Seeing as both bibs will probably not be run at the same time, is this ok? Does code allow this, or do I have to run 3/4 pipe to the T, then 1/2 line? Thanks, Greg I think a 12" line would handle about anything 6" or less. Steve |
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Make that 1/2" line, not a 12" line in my original post. Thanks SteveB
Mr. PB! |
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On Sep 29, 7:56 pm, Greg wrote:
Make that 1/2" line, not a 12" line in my original post. Thanks SteveB Mr. PB! If only running one at a time 1/2 should do fine might be a bit small for 2 at a time. |
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A 12" line seems a bit over kill for residential.
s "Greg" wrote in message ups.com... I'm running copper pipe for 2 hose bibs. What do you think about running a 12" line and splitting it to each bib. Seeing as both bibs will probably not be run at the same time, is this ok? Does code allow this, or do I have to run 3/4 pipe to the T, then 1/2 line? Thanks, Greg |
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On Sat, 29 Sep 2007 13:59:46 -0700, Greg wrote:
I'm running copper pipe for 2 hose bibs. What do you think about running a 12" line and splitting it to each bib. Seeing as both bibs will probably not be run at the same time, is this ok? Does code allow this, or do I have to run 3/4 pipe to the T, then 1/2 line? Thanks, Greg I never knew hoses wore bibs? Must just be the juvenile hoses, huh? |
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it will work greg. but like others have said, if you run both at
once you wont have much flow... if that doesnt matter,go for it.lucas http://www.minibite.com/america/malone.htm |
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Jim,
If only running one at a time 1/2 should do fine might be a bit small for 2 at a time. Which may be the problem. Suppose Greg does this and then sells the house. Will the new owner know that he can only run one bib at a time. He should do the job right. Dave M. |
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"David Martel" wrote in message ... Jim, If only running one at a time 1/2 should do fine might be a bit small for 2 at a time. Which may be the problem. Suppose Greg does this and then sells the house. Will the new owner know that he can only run one bib at a time. He should do the job right. Dave M. If it's simply a way to avoid attaching a hose wye connector, I don't see where it would be a problem. |
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On Sep 30, 2:13 pm, "DonC" wrote:
"David Martel" wrote in message ... Jim, If only running one at a time 1/2 should do fine might be a bit small for 2 at a time. Which may be the problem. Suppose Greg does this and then sells the house. Will the new owner know that he can only run one bib at a time. He should do the job right. Dave M. If it's simply a way to avoid attaching a hose wye connector, I don't see where it would be a problem. Most wye's have less flow rate than2 hose bibs running together if you have ever run 2 taps at once while that is sorta the flow rate, Also the right way would be to have 3/4 mains in the house branching to 1/2 but if all he starts with is 1/2 inch then thats it least he wants to replumb the house as 1/2 to 3/4 cuts pressure |
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