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These are arranged in a planar arrangement, each skewed 90* from the last. This looks a bit like the letter "T", which is where the fitting derives it's name. | These are arranged in a planar arrangement, each skewed 90* from the last. This looks a bit like the letter "T", which is where the fitting derives it's name. | ||
| − | + | Tees are useful for connecting 2 pipes into one, such as connecting two chambers to one valve or connecting many valves to a common trigger. | |
| + | A more advanced use of tee fittings is as the basis for both barrel- and chamber-sealing [[piston valve]]s. The valve itself is constructed inside the tee, and the outlets are conencted to [[chamber]], [[barrel]] and [[pilot valve]]. | ||
[[category:fittings]] | [[category:fittings]] | ||
Revision as of 15:07, 23 March 2006
A tee has 3 socket-weld (or threaded in the case of steel) openings.
These are arranged in a planar arrangement, each skewed 90* from the last. This looks a bit like the letter "T", which is where the fitting derives it's name.
Tees are useful for connecting 2 pipes into one, such as connecting two chambers to one valve or connecting many valves to a common trigger. A more advanced use of tee fittings is as the basis for both barrel- and chamber-sealing piston valves. The valve itself is constructed inside the tee, and the outlets are conencted to chamber, barrel and pilot valve.
