Weldolets

By rmullins1981 Date 10-29-2009 15:16

I am needing to know what the minmal size of weld that can be welded on weldolets. The only thing that I can find says ( to 3/4" ) the min. size is 1/4". Is this right?? Then I have heard that it needs to be 1.5 times the wall thickness of the piping that its going to be welded to.

By js55

Date 10-29-2009 16:48

If you do a search on this subject you will find a lot of discussion. I don't think you will care much for the answer though.

By jon20013 (*****)

Date 10-30-2009 07:22

Drop me an e-mail and I'll send you the best information I've ever seen on the subject.

By ssbn727 (*****)

Date 10-30-2009 21:39

Hi rmullins1981!

"Weldcome to the World's Greatest Welding Forum!!!" :) :) :)

You can try these folks for help:

http://www.bonneyforge.com/contact.php?pg=cservice

Respectfully,
Henry

By north_fl_cwi (*)

Date 11-02-2009 21:19

Along with what has already been said in this thread, you also need to contact the manufacturer of the WOL. Each manufacturer has their own specification of how much weld is required based on what size WOL you are using. We have used WOI and Bonny fittings recently and they are similar, but not the same. Both companies have a recommended guide on their website that shows you what you need to know (if you are using one of these companies WOL's).

By Nanjing Date 11-03-2009 11:23 Edited 11-03-2009 11:42

What specification are you working to? That is what matters. Suggest you follow this if you work to B31.3. Figure 1 for integrally reinforced branches I think.

By mightymoe (**)

Date 11-26-2009 23:09

Good info. I've been welding mostly socket welds and o-lets.
Keep the posts coming.