When installing branch lines or making manifolds, a saddle joint is far more advantageous, especially compared with traditional reducing tees. Saddle joints are installed directly on the side of the pipe and can be installed additionally even after installing the main lines. Using saddles for extended manifolds becomes extremely easy while saving time, cutting costs and more importantly increasing the performance of the system. Saddle joints also enable decreased friction, significantly more decreased than can be achieved by a reducing tee. As a result, pressure loss of the entire system is much lowered.
Saddle fittings can also be used to repair damaged pipes, by simply drilling the hole at the damaged place and then follow the video instructions. After the saddle connection, cap off installed branch.
Note: in the video we are using Ritmo R63 hand held iron