T-connector

duke1231 · 12-10-2006, 02:23 PM

Rob said that I should come here and present this to people here because he told me this is where the experts are. I want to know if I could place a T-connector into the tank where the water will be pushed out, if this could be an effective method for water flow. I have about 3ft of pvc pipe to push through with a Quiet One pump 1200 model pushing 120 Volt, 25,5 Watt A0,4, 296 GPH, 6,1 ft max ht. I have 5 elbows and less than 1ft horizantal pipe also to push through. Or should I stay with the 45 degree elbow for where the water comes into the fishtank, instead of the T-connector? Thanks for the help

**Amphibious** · 12-11-2006, 09:15 AM

Sure, you can use a tee. I don't see any problem. I assume you're going to connect it in the center opening so as to direct flow in opposite directions. What size tank are you talking about?

***Rob*** · 12-11-2006, 01:52 PM

amphibious,
when this topic came up in another thread (when i referred him here) i had mentioned that there are T's that are more rounded instead of having a hard 90 degree turn.
when doing our tank plumbing do these make noticeable differences?

i know when i did my plumbing i tried to use the rounded 90's where i could, just to reduce the overall resistance in the pipe

**Amphibious** · 12-13-2006, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob

amphibious,
when this topic came up in another thread (when i referred him here) i had mentioned that there are T's that are more rounded instead of having a hard 90 degree turn.
when doing our tank plumbing do these make noticeable differences?

i know when i did my plumbing i tried to use the rounded 90's where i could, just to reduce the overall resistance in the pipe

You are partially correct Rob. They make long and short radius elbows but not tees. Tees, by there very nature come off the run at 90 degrees. What I think you are referring to are drainage tee fittings which come off at about a 45 degree angle. The purpose of that design is to push the effluent along the run with some force in the correct direction. They are made in larger sizes like 1 1/4" and up.

I, too, use the long radius elbows when I can find them. Not all plumbing departments carry them. They cut down on flow restriction considerably.

***Rob*** · 12-13-2006, 10:53 AM

ahh.. ok, thank you for enlightening us..
i had the same problem finding those elbows as well...lol
anywho.. ok, so a regular T is the best thing for duke1231 to use on this. great..

Amphibious to the rescue again..

**Amphibious** · 12-13-2006, 11:05 AM

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anywho.. ok, so a regular T is the best thing for duke1231 to use on this. great

It's his only option. We all face the same dilemma

duke1231 · 12-14-2006, 11:17 PM

oh ok, so I think I might give a try, thanks for the help guys

**wwest** · 12-14-2006, 11:37 PM

Its not really his only own option

You could (not simply) take two 45 degree fits and cut them in half threw the seam. I could cut one and take some pictures if anyone was interested but since the fitting would be right over the water or even in the water so you wouldnt have to make sure it was completly sealed. I'm assuming you could just use super glue gel and a few zip ties, or even take it a step farther and buy the hard plastic repair stick for a hot glue gun. Just an idea

let me know if anyone is interested in seeing it