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    GPM calculation on 8" pipe...

    Mess doesn't begin to cover it. I understand what you are saying Katmar. Thanks for all of your help. As for the PVC fitting... well it is for a Sterling water conditioner. Not sure if I want to put another one in. I haven't been convinced of its performance in the first place. Thanks...
  2. mattinirvine

    GPM calculation on 8" pipe...

    Thanks in advance for all the help ... maybe I can clarify... Under normal operating static pressure at the break, I had a guage that read 110-115. The break was at a PVC flange fitting and broke the entire circumfrence of the fitting. The supply was domestic water from the city and it took...
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    GPM calculation on 8" pipe...

    How would I calculate GPM on an 8"water main. We recently broke a water main and I mean it BROKE! Major flood in our basement. I want to look into sizing up our sump system but want to know the max capabilities of our domestic water output. I am only looking for a rough estimate. Here are...

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