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| − | A '''tee''' has 3 [[ | + | [[Image:Tee.gif|right|thumb|130px| A 1" SCH-40 PVC Tee]] |
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| + | A '''tee''' has 3 [[solvent welding|solvent welded]] (or [[female threads|threaded]] in the case of steel) openings. Steel tees also come in weld-in types, but these are mainly for industrial use. [[Flanged]] or [[grooved]] tee fittings are used for huge pipes.<br> | ||
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 [[chamber]]s to one [[valve]] or connecting many valves to a common trigger. | |
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| + | 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 connected to the chamber, [[barrel]] and [[pilot valve]]. | ||
[[category:fittings]] | [[category:fittings]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:41, 9 December 2016
A tee has 3 solvent welded (or threaded in the case of steel) openings. Steel tees also come in weld-in types, but these are mainly for industrial use. Flanged or grooved tee fittings are used for huge pipes.
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 connected to the chamber, barrel and pilot valve.
