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Seth1968
07-21-2012, 09:25 AM
Would there be better water flow if I used 2 45's instead of a 90 on household pex line?

barmanjay
07-21-2012, 10:12 AM
On a pressurized household water line?

No worries about flow; it will remain relatively the same.

On a gravity drain, yes: 2x 45's are better than 1x 90


*btw: you can't buy 45* Pex joints. No point for them as the Pex line can curve and turn, except in tight spaces where a 90* will be required.

Seth1968
07-21-2012, 10:32 AM
That makes sense.

Thanks!