Apr 1, 2019 #1 bonkers Mechanical May 13, 2008 28 Preferred branch connection, in or out of header pipe?
Apr 2, 2019 #2 DGrayPPD Mechanical Feb 2, 2017 300 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 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 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 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.
