Just a little water flow dynamics for you, there is a standard equation we use to calculate water flow which is:
PV = nRT
Where P = Pressure V = Volume, n = number of moles R = universal constant T = Temperature. Usually the nRT side is constant so in a pipe we look at:
P1V1 = P2V2
So in a case with a pool where a pump is pumping at a constant volume rate the pressure would change. So here if a pipe diameter decreases the pressure would have to increase. Depending on the size difference you can calculate what the exact pressure change will be.
Eric
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