{"product_id":"straight-tee-pvc-central-vacuum-3-way-connector","title":"Straight Tee PVC Central Vacuum 3-Way Connector","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe straight tee PVC vacuum connector (SKU 511) is a 3-way fitting for central vacuum pipe — and one to specify sparingly. MD is candid about this fitting: they advise against using it anywhere in a central vacuum layout unless there is truly no other option. A straight tee has poor airflow characteristics compared with a wye, and when it serves two inlet valves mounted back to back, debris collects behind the door of the opposite valve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMD keeps it in the catalog because occasionally a layout leaves no alternative, and when that happens you want the genuine fitting rather than an improvised joint. For every other junction, choose a 45 wye (SKU 509) instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitting type:\u003c\/strong\u003e straight tee, 3-way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e PVC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsage note:\u003c\/strong\u003e last-resort fitting — wyes are preferred for airflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaution:\u003c\/strong\u003e back-to-back inlet installs trap dirt behind the opposite valve door\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MD Central Vacuum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50026541121786,"sku":"511","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/3934\/3354\/files\/b0875493f8be62fb8889ae81ccd4b045.jpg?v=1786162387","url":"https:\/\/evacuumsandmore.com\/products\/straight-tee-pvc-central-vacuum-3-way-connector","provider":"Vacuums and More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}