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PortageBay (WA)
My house is all 1/2 inch even though pipe entering the house is 3/4. I plan to have a new 3/4 inch copper run from the water heater to a BR that I'm having remodeled. Do I also need to run a 3/4 supply line into the water heater? My goal is increased pressure and flow into the shower of the BR. They are all on the same floor with exposed ceiling so it should be fairly easy.
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packy (MA)
you will not increase the pressure.. you will increase the volume. that will help.
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PortageBay (WA)
thanks, my main question is do I also need to supply the water heater with 3/4 pipe, or is it sufficient to just have 3/4 from water heater to shower?
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North Carolina Plumber (NC)
You'll want to run 3/4" to the heater.
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NoHub (MA)
If your not filling a Jacuzzi or real deep tub it's a waste. shower heads are restricted to 2 gallons per minute so you really don't need the volume to that bath.
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packy (MA)
true.. but if he is cleaning the shower head and the restrictor falls out and is lost forever resulting in a more luxurious shower, the bigger pipe is needed.
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PortageBay (WA)
thanks everyone for the advice.
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