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CFPS Exam - Question 29


When calculating friction loss in a sprinkler system, it is generally accepted that a 90° standard elbow of 2 in. (50 mm) in diameter is the equivalent of:

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When calculating friction loss in a sprinkler system, a 90° standard elbow of 2 inches (50 mm) in diameter is generally accepted to be equivalent to 5 feet (1.5 meters) of pipe. This equivalency is used to account for the additional resistance to water flow caused by the change in direction within the elbow fitting.

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howmanyOption: C
Apr 11, 2023

Correct Answer is C: 5 feet of pipe (1.5 m), refer to the Section 15, chapter 3 , page 15-57

lengochoOption: C
Dec 22, 2023

ANS: C. FPH 15-57