Water hose diameter
just a quick question on using 1/2 inch diameter water hose vs 5/8 inch. i have always used 5/8" but plan on changing around some plumbing and all i can find that will fit my plan is 1/2". curious if ...
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I do not think it will make much difference, As the PEX in the RV is smaller. HOWEVER.. that said. The smaller the hose the more resistance to the flow of water... And that extra 1/8 inch will very likely make at least a small difference.
The biggest flow restriction in man RV's is the pressure regulator, they come in assorted types
Brass or plastic cylinder solid Very restrictive
Same with bright colored grip on female end (Camco has wings) still restricrive
Sur-flow (Often built into the city water inlet mine is an "in-line) slightly restrictive.
I just got a new ZURIN 70XL 3/4 inch with hose fittings.. I set it for 50 PSI, then turned on the outside shower and the pressure remained at 50 PSI
(With the sur-flo it dropped to about 10 Nt old Watts to 20, ,, NOTE the word "OLD" preceeding Watts. I think it is in need of a rebuild kit. but alas. I'm a couple parts short. If I ever fix or find the missing part I will get a rebuild kit and try it again.. it is old and much abused)
The biggest flow restriction in man RV's is the pressure regulator, they come in assorted types
Brass or plastic cylinder solid Very restrictive
Same with bright colored grip on female end (Camco has wings) still restricrive
Sur-flow (Often built into the city water inlet mine is an "in-line) slightly restrictive.
I just got a new ZURIN 70XL 3/4 inch with hose fittings.. I set it for 50 PSI, then turned on the outside shower and the pressure remained at 50 PSI
(With the sur-flo it dropped to about 10 Nt old Watts to 20, ,, NOTE the word "OLD" preceeding Watts. I think it is in need of a rebuild kit. but alas. I'm a couple parts short. If I ever fix or find the missing part I will get a rebuild kit and try it again.. it is old and much abused)
