Is water flow in a hose affected by the diameter of the hose fittings?

Subject: Is water flow in a hose affected by the diameter of the hose fittings?

Date: Mon Apr 30 18:02:29 2001
Posted by Newton
Grade level: grad (non-science) School: No school entered.
City: Ottawa State/Province: Ontario Country: Canada
Area of science: Engineering
ID: 988668149.Eg

Message:


I have replaced a 1/2 in. garden hose with a 5/8 in. hose to increase water 
flow. However, I've noticed that the inside diameter of the fittings and
other attachments to the new hose are less than 5/8 in.  Does this affect
the water flow and/or pressure that the hose is supposed to deliver?

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