Reading a fitting tells the size of its inlet, outlet, and branch. A reading procedure has been established by the plumbing trade to assure that there is a standard to go by. The following “rules” will give you a good idea of how to read a fitting:

1.Elbows are fairly simple; they are full size or reducing. Tees and wyes are a little different; they have an inlet, outlet, and branch. Look at Figure (b) below; see the inlet labeled A, the outlet labeled B, and the branch labeled C.

2.If the inlet, outlet, and branch sizes are of the same diameter, you need only read the one size. Example, a ¾” elbow has a ¾” socket on both ends. A 2” tee would have 2” sockets at all three openings.

3.If an elbow has two different diameters, it’s called a “reducing elbow.” Read the larger diameter socket first, then the smaller diameter socket. Example: a 1” x ¾” reducer ell would have a 1” socket and a ¾” socket. See (a) on the illustration.

4.When reading tees and wyes, read the larger socket first, and the straight through socket next. Then, read the branch diameter. Refer to view (b).

5.If the first and second sockets on a tee or wye have the same diameter, you need only state the size once, as shown in views (c) and (d). If the second socket and the branch are the same size, you must still identify the size separately, as shown in (e).

6.If the branch size is larger than the size of the first and second sockets, the fitting is called bullheaded. You must still read the fitting according to Rule 3 above.

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Reading a fitting tells the size of its inlet, outlet, and branch. A reading procedure has been established by the plumbing trade to assure that there is a standard to go by.

The following “rules” will give you a good idea of how to read a fitting:

1. Elbows are fairly simple; they are full size or reducing. Tees and wyes are a little different; they have an inlet, outlet, and branch. Look at Figure (b) below; see the inlet labeled A, the outlet labeled B, and the branch labeled C.
2. If the inlet, outlet, and branch sizes are of the same diameter, you need only read the one size. Example, a ¾” elbow has a ¾” socket on both ends. A 2” tee would have 2” sockets at all three openings.
3. If an elbow has two different diameters, it’s called a “reducing elbow.” Read the larger diameter socket first, then the smaller diameter socket. Example: a 1” x ¾” reducer ell would have a 1” socket and a ¾” socket. See (a) on the illustration.
4. When reading tees and wyes, read the larger socket first, and the straight through socket next. Then, read the branch diameter. Refer to view (b).
5. If the first and second sockets on a tee or wye have the same diameter, you need only state the size once, as shown in views (c) and (d). If the second socket and the branch are the same size, you must still identify the size separately, as shown in (e).
6. If the branch size is larger than the size of the first and second sockets, the fitting is called bullheaded. You must still read the fitting according to Rule 3 above.

Simply keep the peel the next time you eat an orange. You can use it to deodorize the garbage disposal. It’s a nifty way to save money on cleaning supplies during this sour economy.

“Using a handful of citrus peels and ice cubes is a great way to get a clean and fresh smelling kitchen sink,” said Mary Kennedy Thompson, president of Mr. Rooter Corporation.

Odors can form when food debris builds up in the garbage disposal. But getting rid of the smell can be an inexpensive and simple spring cleaning project that can save you money.

So roll up those sleeves and follow these steps from Mr. Rooter:

• Place a cupful of ice cubes as well as citrus peels – oranges, lemons or limes – in the disposal.
• Turn on cold water and then the disposal for 15 to 30 seconds.
• Then turn off the disposal and continue to rinse with cold water for 15 more seconds.

• Reduces costly business interruptions
• Reduces drain line backups
• Minimizes pumping costs and inconveniences
• Reduces foul drain and trap odors
• Improves wastewater compliance
• Environmentally safe natural bacteria
• No handling by restaurant personnel
• Automatic dispensing, simple, safe and dependable
• Scheduled service (every two months)

The Mr. Rooter Plumbing BioChoiceES Auto injection system can eliminate costly grease related plumbing problems which cause slow and stopped drains. The system automatically meters the correct amount of BioChoiceES keeping main drain lines flowing and improving the efficiency of grease traps.

BioChoiceES is the most effective microbial drain treatment available and BioChoiceES is completely natural, no soaps, no harsh chemicals, no premixing, no waiting. Just start the system and forget about it. Simple, safe and dependable.

Live vegetative bacteria are injected via the programmed Auto injection system. Once in the Drain line/Grease Trap these friendly organisms immediately begin consuming oil, grease and other organic matter.

Call the Phoenix area Mr. Rooter Plumbing professional to ask about BioChoiceES today, at (602) 264-9407.