This tee fitting is designed to be snaked both ways
A wye fitting is designed to be snaked one direction
For example, you’d use a wye fitting after a gutter. If you’re going to snake it, it will not be in the direction of the gutter. You’re not sending the snake up the gutter. The wye would allow you to snake the portion of pipe you need easier.**
If this was in the middle of a long sewer pipe with no other clean outs near by. Then the tee is probably the better choice.
The issue is whether the crossbar of the tee is flat along the bottom or not (I can’t tell from the pic). If not, it’s going to risk causing a clog itself.
This tee fitting is designed to be snaked both ways
A wye fitting is designed to be snaked one direction
For example, you’d use a wye fitting after a gutter. If you’re going to snake it, it will not be in the direction of the gutter. You’re not sending the snake up the gutter. The wye would allow you to snake the portion of pipe you need easier.**
If this was in the middle of a long sewer pipe with no other clean outs near by. Then the tee is probably the better choice.
The issue is whether the crossbar of the tee is flat along the bottom or not (I can’t tell from the pic). If not, it’s going to risk causing a clog itself.
That was my thought, but apparently, this tee is designed exactly for this purpose. $40 for just the tee.