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Old 01-26-2013, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 63Banshee View Post
That’s not an unreasonable test. Standard home faucets are rated for 80 lbs pressure. The pipes can withstand much more than that. I’ve got 90+ lbs pressure at my house and it takes years to see faucet leaks. Even with thinner wall tubing, I would expect a heater core (no rubber seals and such) to withstand 65 lbs at a minimum. I probably have a manual around here that shows the burst strength of the tubing... if you must know.
Seems like 90lbs. would have water bouncing out of the sink and the ceiling.