Water supply line diameter

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Water supply line diameter

Author: DalePMR (IN)

Good evening,
Im replacing a hodge podge of pvc and galvanized water supply lines dating back to the 1940s. Its a 4000+ sq ft 2 story farm house with well and new softener. Should I use 3/4 from softener to all fixtures? Or 1"? House has 2 full baths, laundry, 1 kitchen and Im adding spigots to each side of house. Also, pros and cons to whole house water filter before or after softener? Thank you very much for your time!

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Re: Water supply line diameter
Author: North Carolina Plumber (NC) What size is the incoming pipe ? What is the pipe material ? What kind of pipe are you planning on using ?
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Re: Water supply line diameter
Author: Wheelchair (IL) Consider the new Blue Poly, in 100 ft coils. Its a 1/3 the price of copper. One inch ID for the underground run and once in the house/barn, you can go with 3/4 inch ID for your runs and then down to 1/2 inch ID to the faucets. With all the money you save... you can buy a crimp tool with 3 size clamps. You will need rings too. Best Wishes
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Re: Water supply line diameter
Author: packy (MA) 1 inch to the point where you break for the water heater. then 3/4 to the water heater and 3/4 for cold. no more than 2 fixtures on one half inch pipe.
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