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With a flow rate of 8 gpm, just how much water is that really? How much water do most fixtures use?

April 26, 2017fixtures flow gpm rate water

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With a flow rate of 8 gpm, just how much water is that really? How much water do most fixtures use?

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A toilet will normally use 1.5-3gpf, a shower 1 1/2 – 3, a bathroom or kitchen faucet 2-3, a dishwasher 2-4, a washing machine 3-5. When you start running more than one fixture at a time, they add up quick and those extra gallons from 1″ waterways can make a difference.