![]() Using larger pipe after a 3/4” supply will only help if you are seeing reduced flow at the end of a long run of pipe and you’re trying to replace that long run with the larger pipe. If you have a flow issue with the filter itself, a 1” filter might offer less backpressure, but that would be based more on the construction of filter (more filter media area maybe) than on the size of the pipe fitting. Additional columns include ID or inside diameter, volume gal per 100 feet and the weight per 100 feet. It contains the tubing size, the outside diameter and the minimum wall thickness. There is nothing to be gained by transitioning to 1” from a 3/4” supply if it’s only for a short distance. The pex tubing size chart you can see below gives you a complete set of details needed for any of the aforementioned actions. ![]() If you’re using 3/4” PVC now, 3/4” PEX isn't going to make any real difference in your flow rates. PEX also has less flow restriction when you form sweeping bends instead of using 90 degree fittings. Item: Mixing Valve Body Material: Brass Flow Rate: 0.5 to 23 gpm Inlet Type: PEX Outlet Type: PEX Inlet Size: 3/4 in Outlet Size: 3/4 in Temp. PEX has a little less friction, so a little better flow for the same size as PVC, but the difference is too small to be noticeable in your application. ![]() In your system, I’d just go by relative inside diameters. Higher flow velocity means more pressure drop per unit distance, and also more wear on parts (that’s a design issue in big systems I work with at work).
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