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the Olets are shown in the table, and are suitable for use<br />

in your materials accounting system.<br />

Notice in Table 2-2, the run size numbers--36-3, 8-3,<br />

12-6, etc. These and the other numbers fit run sizes from<br />

the high number down through the low number. The sys-<br />

tem is further explained in Table 2-2.<br />

Figure 2-18 illustrates the identification markings that<br />

are required on Olet fittings.<br />

Thredolets<br />

This is a fitting that is buttwelded on the run of pipe<br />

and has a threaded outlet. It is widely used on all proj-<br />

ects. See Figure 2-19.<br />

Sockolet<br />

This fitting is exactly the same as the Thredolet except<br />

it has a socket weld outlet. See Figure 2-19.<br />

Sweepolet |<br />

Resembling a saddle, this fitting is strong enough <strong>to</strong><br />

support the branch line being buttwelded <strong>to</strong> it. See Fig-<br />

ure 2-19. Sweepolets will not be used <strong>to</strong>o often on your<br />

projects.<br />

Elbolet |<br />

This fitting is welded <strong>to</strong> a 90-degree elbow <strong>to</strong> form an<br />

outlet. See Figure 2-19. Elbolets are available with<br />

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