{"product_id":"pe-tee-16","title":"Pe Tee 16","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat It Does\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA PE tee splits water from one pipe into two directions. Think of it as a T-shaped junction. The two ports in line let water pass straight through. The side port sends water off at a 90 degree angle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou push 16mm PE tubing onto all three barbs. No glue, no clamps, no tools. The barbs hold the tubing firmly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere a Farmer Would Use It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou are running a mainline along the edge of your field. You need to send water to each crop row. Install a tee at the start of every row. The mainline continues straight. The side port feeds the lateral down the row.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a greenhouse, you might run one line down the centre of a bench. Use tees to branch off to pots on both sides. The same fitting works for sprinkler systems, not just drip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf a pipe gets cut, you can insert a tee instead of a straight coupler. Then you add a new branch to water extra plants. Tees are also useful for creating loops in a layout. A loop helps keep pressure even at the far end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Install\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut the tubing ends square. Use a sharp knife or PVC cutter. A crooked cut can cause leaks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the tubing feels stiff, warm it up. Leave it in the sun for 10 minutes. Or dip the ends in hot water for a few seconds. Soft tubing is much easier to push onto the barbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePush one tube onto a barb until it covers all the ridges. You will feel it stop. That is about 15mm of tubing over the barb. Repeat for the other two ports.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo remove a tube, twist it while pulling. Do not yank. The barbs release with a gentle twist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressure and Durability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tee is made of HDPE, which is high density polyethylene. This material stands up to UV rays, fertilisers, and chemicals. It will not rust or corrode.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fitting handles typical drip pressures up to 3 bar. That is about 45 PSI. If your system runs at higher pressure, add a small stainless steel clamp over each barb. The clamp stops the tubing from blowing off.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinal Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways flush your lines before attaching the tee. Small debris can get stuck in the branch. That debris might block the lateral later on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIrriHub provides reliable irrigation and farm systems for small and medium‑scale farmers across Kenya. For help choosing the right product for your farm, reach out to us directly. Call us: +254 729 717 881. Visit our store: Shubham Complex, Old Mombasa Rd.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IRRI HUB KE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43037636165737,"sku":"PE TEE 16MM","price":18.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/8167\/5625\/files\/PEtee.png?v=1774421362","url":"https:\/\/shop.irrihub.com\/products\/pe-tee-16","provider":"Irri-hub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}