Best way to add a Tee in hydraulic pipe

[City Farmer]

Hi all, I have a problem. I'm trying to add a tee to a pipe on my 4500 for my BH. The BH has 3 lines to it, pressure in, power beyond out and a pressure relief. The pipe that needs the tee for the relief is welded to the loader frame so there's no way to remove it. What would be the best way to add this tee? Do they make compression fittings for something like this? In the pictures, the pipe coming out of the back of the loader valve is the one I need to tap in to. It goes down and returns back in to the the frame.

 

[kennyd]

Do a google search for "Swagelock" fittings, they are compression fittings rated for hydraulic use. You'll still need to be able to move that pipe some to get it in though. Any chance of replacing the tube with hose?

 

[LD1]

Ditto trying the swageloc. But looking at the weld, I am assuming it is a rather thick pipe. IF no luck with the swagelock you can weld in a tee.

 

[J_J]

Try here or something similar.

Flareless Compression Tube Fittings > Discount Hydraulic Hose.com

 

[Xfaxman]

It might be easier to make a tee at the fill plug or some other opening to the reservoir.

 

[Egon]

Think about taking the welded connection right out of the system and redesigning the pipe to what suits you.

Using the proper compression fittings and tubing makes for easy changes. Just note that the local hardware store will not be carrying the proper pressure rated fittings.

 

[City Farmer]

You guys are great! Thanks for the help, I really appreciate it. I'll order that fitting and take some pictures after I get it all mounted.

 

[BukitCase]

If you go with the flareless fittings in JJ's link, DHH doesn't have directions for their use - here's what I used, works fine so far -

http://pressureconnections.com/customer/prcoco/customerpages/literature/Flareless_Fittings.pdf

HTH... Steve

 

[J_J]

If you use the compression fittings, remove the paint and measure carefully.