Calculating Water Height for Pipeline from Tank A to B

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The discussion centers on calculating the water height in a pipeline connecting tank A to tank B, with tank B initially empty. Participants emphasize that the water heights will equalize between the two tanks once the system is in equilibrium. The lack of responses indicates a need for clearer phrasing of the original question to facilitate better understanding and assistance.

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I am designing a water pipeline from tank A to tank B. assuming tank B is empty, how can i calculate the water height going out from the pipe?
 
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I see over 200 have looked and not answered...I suspect like me they don't know what you are asking.

You know the heights will equalize between the two tanks, right?

Can you rephrase your question?
 

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