This plumbing component facilitates the connection of three sections of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe at 45-degree angles. It allows for directional changes in piping systems while simultaneously creating a junction for an additional pipe segment. A practical illustration of its usage would be in a drainage system where multiple inflows converge at an angle before continuing to a main drain line.
The incorporation of this fitting into PVC networks offers design flexibility and space efficiency. Its angled configuration can be advantageous in situations where a sharp 90-degree turn is impractical or undesirable due to flow restrictions. PVC, as a material, contributes to the fitting’s resistance to corrosion and its relatively light weight simplifies installation. Historically, such connections might have required more complex arrangements involving multiple standard elbows and couplings.
