Recently there was a question about [determining the size of pipe needed to supply a water trough](https://diy.stackexchange.com/q/106426/33), which received a vote to close. There was then a discussion in the comments, as to whether or not the question was on topic.

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I've decided to ask the question here, to get the opinions of a broader audience. 

Is this question on topic?