What is the common trade name for a fitting used as a diversion device?

The monoflo tee is indeed recognized as a diversion device commonly used in plumbing and heating systems, particularly in hydronic heating applications. Its design allows for the efficient diversion of water flow from a primary flow path to secondary circuits. This integration facilitates the maintenance of balanced system flow, enhancing efficiency in heating applications where multiple zones require hot water.

While other fittings, such as baffle types or flow control valves, serve distinct regulations of flow or pressure, they do not fulfill the specific diversion function as effectively as the monoflo tee. The baffle type fitting typically addresses flow direction changes or offers resistance but is not primarily designed to divert flows for separate circuits.

Similarly, the Venturi fitting is designed to measure fluid flow through a reduction in the pipe cross-section, creating a pressure difference, critical in metering applications rather than diverting flow. Thus, while it has important applications, it does not serve the same purpose as the monoflo tee in diverting flows.

Flow control valves are used to regulate flow rather than divert it, making them important components but not fitting the definition of a diversion device. Therefore, the monoflo tee stands out as the correct choice due to its specific design and operational characteristics that facilitate diversion in various plumbing and