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    Johntheflyguy Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 13, 2015, 06:48 PM
    Can a 3/4 supply line supply 5 showers
    I am putting in 5 showers and I would like to know if a 3/4 line is good
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    Apr 13, 2015, 07:10 PM
    Most showers are plumbed with 1/2" so , on the surface your 3/4 should be fine. However, what are the chances all 5 would be used at the same time? Additional questions would be regarding your hot water supply, an tank cant support 5 running at the same time. Some tankless instant on heaters could do it be only very large units.
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    Apr 14, 2015, 08:28 PM
    You are telling us only one piece of the puzzle. We also need to know what is the incoming pressure and developed length of that 3/4" pipe at the most distant shower. Moreover, we need to know whether you are installing these 5 showers in residential house or is it commercial property ( school, gym, spa, etc ). Furthermore, is that 3/4" a main run with 1/2" branches to each shower valve ? Lastly, are those 5 shower the only plumbing fixtures connected to that 3/4" pipe ? Please, clarify.

    In my area of operation, 3/4" pipe would never fly, especially in commercial application

    Back to you

    Milo

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