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  • May 8, 2009, 10:39 AM
    mitchell401
    Flow rate for 6" PVC pipe
    What is the maximum flow rate for 6" PVC pipe in gallons per minute at 70 psi?
  • Aug 10, 2009, 08:49 PM
    marvinteck
    http://flexpvc.com/WaterFlowBasedOnPipeSize.shtml
  • Aug 11, 2009, 06:48 AM
    speedball1
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by mitchell401 View Post
    What is the maximum flow rate for 6" PVC pipe in gallons per minute at 70 psi?
    Many things enter to a flow rate. Pressure loss due to line friction and the length on the 6" line being tested but a ballpark figure would be 455 GPM at 70 PSI which would give you 27,300 GPH. Regards, Tom

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