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  1. nycstev

    Fluid force on a pipe flange

    Thanks Everyone for all the response. This what i assumed all along I just wanted to be sure . Now I am sure. Great analogy with the tires Gibson I will have them measure the contact patch on the ground. Hurmanetar yes they are Zip Flanges Steve
  2. nycstev

    Fluid force on a pipe flange

    I am having an dispute with a plumber. They are installing water meters in buildings and the other day one of the fittings on an 8" line separated ( it was found the set screws on the flange were not tightened). The plumbers insisted there is only 50 pounds of force needed acing on the flange...
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