Cross vs Two Tees Helper

Which junction is right — one B16.9 cross or two tees?

One butt weld cross
A single B16.9 cross gives a compact four-way junction with the fewest weld joints and leak paths.
FactorOne crossTwo tees
Field weld joints46
Leak paths4 (one body)6 (two bodies)
Stress crotches2 in one body1 each, spaced
Above NPS 24Fabricated to orderStock tees common
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