If the maximum allowed angle is 90 degrees 1/4 bend
Why would a lesser angle not be approved?
1/32 bends =11.25
1/16 bend =22.5
1/8 bend = 45
1/4 Bend = 90 deg
Common sense would dictate the less of an angle less friction loss and smoother flow
Thanks sylvan Now maybe I got it all wrong 3 times you've brought up that less degrees is better common sense I agree but not the topic. but its not the degrees of change its the amount of sweep. A 90 is a 90 no mater what but you cant use a santee on its side instead of a combi even though they are both 90 degree. better would be no fittings or change of direction but again not the topic.
This is the first I've tried to find out the truth in this matter I did see a section in code book that said a 60 degree offset can only be used in a true vertical position. Looks like your chart from another post says that a 60 can be installed any position? I guess I've been wrong a long time, kinda hard when you find out what you thought fact is not so . No problem Id rather know I'm wrong than not know. Thanks for letting me know!
I'm on here to learn and share some experience didn't just enter this trade and don't claim to always be right I've been fed a lot of poor info by people with more experience, and been corrected by those with less, and learned you cant believe a lot of what people tell you whether tradesmen or inspectors , at same time I've met and worked with some that were very good.
The use of 60s doesn't come up that much as I use hundreds of 90s and 45s for every 60 degree fitting and at least dozens of 22.5s.
Reach 4 I see your chart shows the radii I'm guessing a 60 of 2 inch has a 3 1/4 min radii?
Thanks Guys!