Blu-Lock
Can I use Blu-lock on a main line
Last Updated: February 10, 2023We do not recommend Blu-lock for main line use. Blu-lock was designed for use after the valve.
Can I use fittings indoors
Last Updated: April 17, 2024PVC-Lock, Drip-Lock, and Blu-Lock fittings are not approved for indoor use. All fittings are for cold water outdoor irrigation use only.
How much does Blu-Lock Pipe bend
Last Updated: February 10, 2023Minimum Bend Radius Tightening the curvature of a pipeline results in a smaller (tighter) bend radius. The minimum bend radius is defined as the smallest radius to which the pipe may be safely curved. To find the minimum bend radius (R) use the following ratio (a) and multiple it by the Outside Diameter (OD). R=a(OD)...
Is Blu-Lock Pipe safe for drinking water
Last Updated: February 10, 2023No. Blu-Lock pipe is recommended for use as the piping material for stock water, industrial, irrigation or any other non potable water applications.
Pipe Size Flow Chart
Last Updated: April 26, 2024This chart is for general reference only. Consult the pipe manufacturer specifications for your pipes true flow. The maximum flow for the pipe size is indicated, to keep the velocity below five feet per second (ft/sec) maximum. GPM = (Velocity [ft/sec] x Inside Diameter (inches) / 0.4085 Check out the reference section of our catalog...
Water Velocity and Pressure Loss
Last Updated: July 17, 2023Premature wear due to velocity (aka pressure loss) is harder to figure out. It generally isn’t a problem unless the water is really flowing fast through the pipe, like 8 feet per second or higher. Hydro-Rain recommends keeping the water velocity/pressure loss below 5 feet per second. The only way to determine if it is...