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In-Depth Information
Using Fittings
Without fittings, piping would not be worth a whole lot. Fittings help shut
off, regulate, and open up flow of fluid in systems—and, most important,
save lives. In Revit, most fitting families have the following functions:
End Cap
These can be placed only at the end of pipe.
Tee, Tap, Wye, and Cross
These can be placed anywhere along pipe
runs.
Transitions, Couplings, and Unions
These can be placed only at
the end of pipe. They are used to join a smaller, larger, or same-size
pipe.
Flange
These can be placed at the end of pipe or face to face with
another flange.
Using Pipe Fitting Controls
Understanding pipe fitting controls can really make life easier if you are
routingalotofpiping. Whenyouarelayingoutyourpiping, turn90degrees
to create an elbow. If you click the elbow, you will notice a plus (+) sign. If
you click that sign, it will change from an elbow to a tee, allowing you to add
more piping and to continue your pipe routing. If you select the minus (-)
sign, it will downgrade the fitting. When you see the symbol on a fitting,
it allows you to rotate the fitting, and the
symbol allows you to flip the
fitting.
Placing Valves
When you need to add valves to your piping, select the Home tab and click
Pipe Accessories. Use the Type Selector to select the type and size of valve
you want to use. Most valves will
break into
the piping and connect as you
simply select a piece of pipe (see
Figure 15.27
)
.
