This fitting has three openings shaped like the letter "T".
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A tee fitting looks like the letter "T" because it has three openings. This distinctive shape makes it easy to recognize when looking at plumbing diagrams or exposed piping.
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A tee fitting looks like the letter "T" because it has three openings. This distinctive shape makes it easy to recognize when looking at plumbing diagrams or exposed piping.