Apr 1, 2019 #1 bonkers Mechanical May 13, 2008 28 US Preferred branch connection, in or out of header pipe?
Apr 2, 2019 #2 DGrayPPD Mechanical Feb 2, 2017 300 US Too many variables to answer that question. You'll need to provide more details for a better answer. "Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is probably the reason why so few engage in it." -Henry Ford Upvote 0 Downvote
Too many variables to answer that question. You'll need to provide more details for a better answer. "Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is probably the reason why so few engage in it." -Henry Ford
Apr 2, 2019 #3 SnazyDragon Mechanical Aug 13, 2018 15 CA depends on size of branch/header, material, wall thickness. Need more details. Preferred? Does that mean ease of installation, fabrication, or best design practice? Upvote 0 Downvote
depends on size of branch/header, material, wall thickness. Need more details. Preferred? Does that mean ease of installation, fabrication, or best design practice?
Apr 2, 2019 Thread starter #4 bonkers Mechanical May 13, 2008 28 US Best design practice. ASME B31.8 shows either option without explanation. ANSI 150 4" std pipe branch on or in 8" std pipe header. Upvote 0 Downvote
Best design practice. ASME B31.8 shows either option without explanation. ANSI 150 4" std pipe branch on or in 8" std pipe header.
Apr 5, 2019 #5 SnazyDragon Mechanical Aug 13, 2018 15 CA Most common for this case would be a Reducing Tee. Could also use a straight tee with a reducer on the branch. Upvote 0 Downvote
Most common for this case would be a Reducing Tee. Could also use a straight tee with a reducer on the branch.