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vent manifold

William Faust
William Faust Member Posts: 168
in THE MAIN WALL
has only 4 ends or openings. What I need is one that has five. That would allow me to place vents at each of the points of the compass. I haven't seen this type of fitting online and I'm guessing that it doesn't exist. I'll call my plumbing supply house this morning and I expect them to laugh at me. Maybe I invented something here.

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  • William Faust
    William Faust Member Posts: 168
    EDITED POST - main vent manifold configuration question

    I will place a manifold on a main with a 6" to 10" nipple. Can I place vents directly on the manifold's horizontal run, or rather should they be atop nipples rising from the horizontal run? If nipples, roughly how long?

    I should have asked this question too although it will probably sound dumb. Instead of using a tee, are there cross-shaped fittings that have five openings instead of tee's three openings? That would make a more compact manifold.

  • Steamhead (in transit)
    Steamhead (in transit) Member Posts: 6,688
    Yes

    and yes. Just make sure the manifold is 6-10 inches up from the main, if there's not enough room for this height just do the best you can.

    The fitting you seek is called a "cross".

    Make sure the horizontal portions of the manifold can drain back to the riser.

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  • Brad White_9
    Brad White_9 Member Posts: 2,440
    Too late, Bill

    The guys at the supply house lurk here and read your post. They are laughing already. :)

    Seriously, that is an idea, a cross with a tapping perpendicular like a wheel hub.... better get cracking on that. Off to the patent office with ya!

    Another couple of nipples and a tee will give you plenty of options for your venting memorah.
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