Water Line Question on Setting up New Laundromat
I’m in the process of converting a building into a laundromat, which was previously used as a two-car repair shop. The current setup includes a residential 1-inch water line, and I’m exploring the best way to upgrade the water system to accommodate the laundromat's needs.
I’m considering two options:
- Investing in a new 2-inch water line with an on-demand water heater, which would be the ideal long-term solution.
- Alternatively, I’m wondering if it would be feasible to start by adding a water tank and testing the laundromat's operation before committing to the full upgrade of the water line.
The building is about 75 feet from the water meter, which is in a pit. The planned setup includes:
- Two Continental 55-pound washers
- Four 35-pound coin-operated washers
- Up to twelve 22.5-pound washers
- 14 dryers (12 with 7.5 cubic feet drums, and 2 with 55-pound capacity)
Given the scope of the equipment and the distance from the meter, do you think it’s worth the investment to go ahead with the larger water line and heater, or could I get by with the water tank for now?
To add a bit of context, there’s another laundromat opening about half a mile down the street, which is why I’m a bit hesitant about fully committing to the larger investment right away.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!