What type of fittings are used to pipe a water column?

In piping systems, when creating a water column, crosses and tees are essential because they allow for the redirection and branching of the piping system. A water column typically requires various changes in direction and potentially the splitting of flow, which is effectively accomplished using these types of fittings.

Tees facilitate a 90-degree branch from the main line, enabling an additional pipe to connect at an angle, which is commonly required in systems for drainage or water supply in various applications. Crosses, which allow for four connections at right angles, can be very useful in more complex piping layouts where multiple outlets from a single source need to be configured.

While elbows are used to change the direction of the flow, and couplings serve to connect two sections of pipe, they do not provide the branching capabilities necessary for a water column. Reducers are designed to connect pipes of different diameters but do not assist in creating branches in the system. Thus, the choice of crosses and tees is the most appropriate for effectively piping a water column.