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Anonymous at Wed, 19 Jun 2024 21:01:01 UTC No. 16243132
I have a pressure washer that is rated for 1.4 GPM and 2000 psi. The hose's diameter is 4mm.
I want more GPM and ok with less psi. Would getting a bigger nozzle automatically give more GPM but less psi?
Is this the correct formula to use?
Flow rate = 1.4 GPM x 2000 psi,
flow rate is 2,800 (GPM x psi),
The new psi is 2,800 / 2, and therefore psi is 1400.
I think I did something wrong. It cannot be this simple, right? I think Bernoulli's equation only applies if the output diameter stays the same, but I want to increase the diameter to get more water out but ok with less psi.
Anonymous at Wed, 19 Jun 2024 21:19:24 UTC No. 16243161
idk sounds complicated
never heard any of dat shit numsayin
Anonymous at Wed, 19 Jun 2024 23:10:56 UTC No. 16243296
>>16243161
Someone may know. Please help.
Anonymous at Wed, 19 Jun 2024 23:55:18 UTC No. 16243366
>>16243132
Max flow rate is limited by the max RPM of the motor.
Anonymous at Wed, 19 Jun 2024 23:56:42 UTC No. 16243369
>>16243366
PS. that probably is far higher than twice the normal speed
Power = pressure * volume (ignoring pump's limitations)
Anonymous at Thu, 20 Jun 2024 01:09:20 UTC No. 16243437
>>16243366
Ok, thank you!
Anonymous at Thu, 20 Jun 2024 05:03:15 UTC No. 16243639
>>16243132
Can you not afford ChatGPT?
Anonymous at Thu, 20 Jun 2024 12:48:34 UTC No. 16244047
>>16243639
Yeah, that's how I know some of the equation. I figured I would check in with people who actually know stuff.
I think this person answered it >>16243366