Golddiggie
Well-Known Member
Not just broken down, but putting it all back together after a complete breakdown is a LOT easier with TC than NPT could ever dream of being. Same with taking apart valves (especially ball valves). With TC models out there with a single clamp holding the pieces together, taking them apart is crazy easy. Putting them back together is just as easy. I've had threaded valves (two piece) that simply couldn't be taken apart with hand tools. Even with a bench vise in the mix it wasn't going to happen.To be fair, the stated benefits of TC connections on tanks/vessels is that it can easily be broken down for cleaning, not that it's CIP'able.
At this point, I'll pay more to get all TC connections on items.