"Y" Fitting Question
 

I want to add a second radiator in parallel to my 1/2" tubing system but for some reason I cannot find a 1/2" Y fitting in my area. I've got 3/8" Y's which can be adapted to use 1/2" tubing but still only have a 3/8" I/D, or I could use 1/2" T's but I don't like the idea of right angles. Which would be best?

5/8"OD Y connector would better than 1/2"OD, since it will be less restrictive...

You can insert 1/2"ID premium quality tubing (ClearFlex 60, Tygon R3603 etc) over larger 5/8"OD connector fairly easily... Just heat up the ends of tubing a bit with a hair dryer @ low setting, or just insert the ends tubing in to boiled hot water...

Bruce

Danger Den has 1/2" Y fittings

So does case-mod.com

But it seems you want to get these things locally...yes?

And Bruce if you can find some 1/2 ID (5/8" OD) Wyes, I will kiss you! Seriously, I have looked EVERYWHERE and no one seems to make them, McMaster, US Plastics etc, etc.

Hey Scott,
I placed a special order with a manufacturer for polypro 5/8"OD Y connectors in bulk quantities, and hopefully they'll be ready in about 2 months.

I'm currently using Y connectors for garden hose with male and female adapters.

You can find those here:

http://att.dealtime.com/xDN-Garden--...ring_hoses~S-2

As you can see you can also get 2-Way hose connectors with shut off valves. They can be useful if you want to play with the flow.

take care,

Bruce

Yeah!

Glad to hear it.

Well then here is your kiss :p Bruce put me down for 4 of those 5/8" wyes would ya?