Weldolet V/S Branch Fitting

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If "better" means absolute quality, the Weldolet™ is better;
if "better" includes cost or availability considerations, either the Weldolet™ or the branch pipe may be better.

Be aware that someone will have to calculate if, and how much, reinforcement is required if the branch route is chosen.

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Shazam,

You should learn to use the proper and common wording for piping intersections.

I do not understand what a "pipe to pipe branch fitting" means

There are four general types of piping intersections:

- The full or reducing TEE, constructed according to ASME B16.9 (strongest)

- The pad reinforced TEE, constructed according to piping code rules ( less strong)

- The "weldolet" or similar third-world copy of a Bonney Forge product (less strong)

- The unreinforced tee (or stub-in) ( weakest and sometimes dangerous)

For your particular case, the pad reinforced tee will always be more expensive and difficult to install than the weldolet copy. A schedule 40 weldolet will be necessary

Competent and prudent piping design is performed by experienced designers and engineers. You should have an approved piping line specification.

Is this your first piping design assignment ?

As to "why" the weldolet is a better choice see www.bonneyforge.com.

Shazam, where are you located and what project is thispiping part of ?

GA Shyam, I also would prefer weldolet for this.