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Saddle Tee

Saddle Tee

Joins a smaller drainpipe to a larger one, such as a 1-1/2" pipe to a 3" pipe. Used when installing a drain on existing plumbing. Saves the...

 
Tees

Tees

Three female openings in a T shape. Straight tees have the same size openings. Reducing Tees have two openings of the same size and one of a...

 
Union

Union

A three-part fitting that connects any standard size pipe where it may be necessary to disconnectt later, such as on a water heater. Connects...

 
Wyes

Wye Bend

Also called a Y Bend. Has three female openings. Two are straight in a line; the third is at a 45∫ angle. A Reducing Wye has two openings...

 
 
 


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