My overhead tank is at 12m height. From there a 50mm diameter pipe is running down and up to 50m horizontally and then raising from there to 6m to 3 bathrooms (no shower) and 3 wash basins. Is this height sufficient to supply water and how would I calculate the water pressure?
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- A cistern tank is shielded from all elements-the temperature will be less volatile.
- Sun warmth can not increase bio live.
- They work for centuries now.
You may need an aerator. If it needs replacing, then the water may spatter a lot. The aerator is the piece that screws into the end of the spigot. It limits the flow of water to between 1.5 and 2.5 gallons per minute and entrains air into the water stream to prevent splashing. From what you describe, it may even be missing. You can pick one up at any hardware store.
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Best Answer
There are many online calculators for this, such as:
http://m.convert-me.com/en/convert/pressure/mwater.html
A meter of water is about 1.5 PSI so 12 meters is only 18 PSI and would be pretty disappointing for water pressure. You will have to run around in the shower to get wet.
When no water is flowing, the size of the pipe and the horizontal run are immaterial to this law of physics. It is the height of the water column that creates static pressure. When water is flowing, the pipe size and length may reduce the pressure, but in this case (assuming 50mm is an inside diameter) you shouldn't see any reduction in pressure.
Good luck!