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Elbow reducer or elbow then reducing coupling
Snowmelt
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I have two general questions , not what’s easier but to get better results.
1. On your take off if it’s oversized on your header 3 or 4 inch going into two inch. Is it better to use a 3 x 2 tee or a 3 inch tee then a nipple then a reducing coupling?
2. From your headed elbowing to your header is it better to use a 3 to 1-1/2 elbow or use a 3 elbow then a nipple rhen a reducing coupling? Also if using a reducing coupling how long of a nipple?
1. On your take off if it’s oversized on your header 3 or 4 inch going into two inch. Is it better to use a 3 x 2 tee or a 3 inch tee then a nipple then a reducing coupling?
2. From your headed elbowing to your header is it better to use a 3 to 1-1/2 elbow or use a 3 elbow then a nipple rhen a reducing coupling? Also if using a reducing coupling how long of a nipple?
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Steam I’m assuming? If so, is the 1-1/2 the equalizer? Generally I would say 3 x 2 tee, or elbow. To be fair, nipple and coupling are fine ultimately.0
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It doesn't really matter but reducing with tees or elbows is usually (at least it used to be) less expensive than buying 3 fittings and also less chance of any leaks due to fewer fittings0
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Thanks guys , I was just checking that’s all…….. it’s like the curiosity got the better of me0
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