Favorite mainline manifold

[tonka]

Just checking to see what mainline manifold/saddle fitting you all use and like?

[Bricklayer]

I use the DSD star mainline saddle. So easy to install and never had a leak
Or problem with any of them. This is our 6th year with them and love them.
I’d say the only other option I’d go with would be the CDL spin seal.

[maple flats]

I agree, DSD saddles, however be carefrul not to over tighten them, they can actually cause a restriction in the mainline by creating a waist (a reduced diameter section) but you just want to be careful with torque as you tighten, it's not very difficult, they don't require much torque.

[Bricklayer]

I have the torque setting for my impact that is just enough for the saddles written on my tool box with all my maple tools in it. Usually you can just see the gasket squish out a little and you know it’s sealed. They are great. And the nice thing is that if they break you can save the clamp. They sell the seals separate and the gaskets. So I have numerous bags of all the parts.

[Maplewalnut]

Another vote for dsd. Simple easy to use, never had one loosen

[ecp]

I don't know if I would ever use anything other than the spin seal again. Takes a little more time up front but has the most superior seal and is very durable.

[maple flats]

Yes, I learned not to over torque the saddles, I just wanted others to be aware that it can be an issue so hopefully others wouldn't over tighten them.

[Brian]

I like the h2o ones they last and work well. I have been using them for about 8 years now.

[eagle lake sugar]

I've tried just about all of them including DSD, but I like the H2o the best.