Any one have a source for gauge tees?

[peakbagger]

I would like to cut in few a pressure gauges on some 3/4 copper. In the past I could buy "gauge tees" that are 3/4 by 3/4 sweat on the run with a 1/2" or 3/8" thread on the branch. Sure I can make one up out of fittings but it sure looks a lot cleaner with gauge tee.

I checked several sources and havent found any. Home Depot used to stock them.

 

[jebatty]

Don't have an answer but a question: Is the purpose to measure differential pressure so that you can calculate flow rate?

 

[peakbagger]

Nothing so fancy, just need DP across a big filter on a water line. I have some Radon in my water and decided to go the activated carbon route, instead of an aerator.

 

[nhtreehouse]

Supplyhouse has both 3/4x3/4x1/2 and 3/4x3/4x3/8 C-C-F lead free fittings.

http://www.supplyhouse.com/Elkhart-59213-3-4-x-3-4-x-1-2-CxCxF-Tee-Lead-Free

 

[Bob Rohr]

1/4" npt is the most common gauge size, 1/8 is also available.

here are some options. The ZT fitting was designed to be soldered into a drilled hole on the tube with a Unibit. Made by Heatway/ Watts hard to come by but very handy.

A 1/2 sweat X 1/4 fip
1/2 x 1/4 flush bushing
3/4 sweat by 1/4 fip, also available as a bushing

Bushings go inside a tee fitting, sometimes called slip adapters. FIP X sweat goes over the tube.

 

[peakbagger]

Thanks All , I spent about 20 minutes searching that site and couldnt find them!.

I got a set on order. Now if I could find a nice Differential pressure gauge