Is there a requirement to use threaded versus grooved? If you have corrosion issues the "clamp fittings" aren't galvanized so they could corrode so it's logical that you'd avoid them.
If you are threading pipe, the field install labor would be less if you have the thread-o-let in the main. From a materials cost the TOL would also come out cheaper, from all areas of installation the TOL would be cheaper. Sure the shop labor would be more for the TOL but that would have to be greatly offset by the other savings in labor and materials. Also I hope you don't intend to ask for 6" threaded pipe, 2" will get enough frowns. Craig L. Prahl -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Davis, Adam Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 9:29 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Galvanized pipe - threaded reducer tees vs. thread-o-lets I have a 6" galvanized main and have to come off with 40 2" branch lines. I'm trying to determine the least costly way to transition to the 2" branch lines. The two options I have are using 6"x2" threaded reducer tee or 2" thread-o-let and re-galvanizing the weld. The client requires galvanized pipe and does not want to use mechanical clamp fittings. Any suggestions to which method is the least expensive? Thanks Adam Davis NOTICE - This communication may contain confidential and privileged information that is for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any viewing, copying or distribution of, or reliance on this message by unintended recipients is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from your computer. _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
