{"product_id":"pressed-equal-y-piece-rigid-duct-part","title":"Pressed Equal Y-Piece Rigid Duct Part","description":"\u003csection class=\"gh-product-listing\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePressed Equal Y-Piece Rigid Duct Splitter — Galvanised Steel Multi-Room Extraction Connector\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Growers splitting extraction from two growing areas into a single outlet point without compromising airflow balance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gh-our-thoughts\" role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Our thoughts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur thoughts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is proper kit for multi-room extraction. Galvanised steel won't corrode, won't degrade, and rigid duct has genuinely less friction than flex alternatives. If you're combining two areas into one extraction point, an equal Y-piece like this is the right call — balanced pressure, no faffing about.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pressed Equal Y-Piece is a \u003cstrong\u003egalvanised steel duct splitter\u003c\/strong\u003e that lets you branch a single extraction run into two separate ducting lines. All three spigots are the same diameter (equal configuration), which means air pressure stays balanced across both branches. It's the kind of fitting that sits at the heart of a properly planned multi-room ventilation system — simple, tough, and does exactly what it should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eY-piece duct connectors come in two main flavours: plastic and metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic options (Kair, etc.):\u003c\/strong\u003e Cheaper, lighter, but temperature-limited to 60°C and less durable long-term\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Y-pieces (Pressed Equal):\u003c\/strong\u003e Galvanised steel construction, superior rigidity, less friction loss, built to last in professional setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnequal Y-pieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for reducing diameter (e.g., 150mm to 125mm); these create uneven pressure splits — not suitable if you need balanced extraction from two equal spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe equal diameter design is key here. If both your grow areas are the same size and you want them extracting at the same rate, equal pressure distribution matters. Unequal Y-pieces will starve one room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pressed Equal Y-Piece is designed for two primary applications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-area extraction (single fan setup)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne extraction fan draws air from two separate growing areas via the dual branches of the Y-piece, converging into a single main duct to a single outlet point. Works cleanly if both areas are the same size and ducting runs are roughly equal length and straightness. If one run is longer or more bent than the other, air pressure differences will mean one area extracts harder than the other — keep that in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem combining (dual fan setup — preferred)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach grow area has its own extraction fan and carbon filter. Both main ducts converge at a single Y-piece outlet point. This is the professional approach — each area gets independent control and you don't have pressure conflicts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation essentials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConnect the Y-piece to your rigid ducting using female-to-female couplings sized to fit over the male spigots. Seal all joints with duct tape or use proper duct clamps (Fast Clamp or Quick Release Clamp recommended) to ensure an airtight fit. Keep ducting as straight as possible — bends and length create friction losses that reduce extraction efficiency. Shorter duct runs always perform better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equal diameter Y-junction duct splitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Galvanised sheet steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnection style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Male spigots (ducting fits over each branch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100mm (4″), 125mm (5″), 150mm (6″), 200mm, 250mm, 315mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e All three spigots same diameter (equal split)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance advantage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rigid duct construction delivers lower friction loss than flexible ducting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoupling requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Female-to-female couplings (slightly larger diameter) needed to connect to standard ducting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowers with two equal-sized growing areas requiring a single extraction point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone upgrading from flexible to rigid ducting systems for better performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional setups where durability and low-friction airflow matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallations combining two independent extraction systems into one outlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowers who've learned that balanced pressure distribution across multiple rooms is actually important\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly suited to spaces where \u003cstrong\u003ereliable, balanced airflow performance comes before budget bargaining\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is proper extraction kit. Galvanised steel doesn't corrode, rigid duct genuinely performs better than flex, and an equal Y-piece keeps pressure balanced across both branches — which is exactly what you need if you're running two rooms off one point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're building a multi-area ventilation system and you want equipment that won't let you down, worth picking up while stock lasts. 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