SOLUTION: How long does it take to get hot water to a 1.5 gpm faucet if there is 13 ft of 3/4" copper pipe and 8 ft of 1/2" copper pipe to the faucet? The time for it to reach full temperat
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Question 573089: How long does it take to get hot water to a 1.5 gpm faucet if there is 13 ft of 3/4" copper pipe and 8 ft of 1/2" copper pipe to the faucet? The time for it to reach full temperature due to pipe temperature is not an issue at this point.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How long does it take to get hot water to a 1.5 gpm faucet if there is 13 ft of 3/4" copper pipe and 8 ft of 1/2" copper pipe to the faucet? The time for it to reach full temperature due to pipe temperature is not an issue at this point.
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Vol of 3/4" ID pipe = cubic inches
Find the vol of the 1/2" pipe the same way.
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Convert cu inches to gallons, divide by 1.5 to get time in minutes.
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