What is the purpose of a PVC fitting?
PVC unions and PVC pipe union connectors are pipe fittings designed to connect two pipes together without the use of a sealant or traditional glued coupling.
What is PVC pipe and fittings primarily used for?
PVC pipe and fittings are plastic pipe and fittings used for sanitary drainage and vent piping, aboveground and underground storm water drainage, water mains and water service lines.
What is the purpose of pipe fittings?
Pipe fittings, also known as pipe connectors, attach one pipe to another in order to lengthen the run or change the flow direction in a plumbing system. These are used to combine, divert or reduce the flow of the water supply, and they come in a variety of sizes to fit the pipe they will connect.
What’s the best way to connect PVC pipe?
To make sure that the PVC fittings are on the pipe properly, you should use a mallet. Most people will try to use a hammer, but this can damage the PVC pipe and the fittings by cracking them.
What’s the difference between PVC pipe and fittings?
Well here’s the confusing part: the outer diameter (OD) of PVC pipe is greater than the size in its name. That means that 1″ PVC pipe will have an OD that is greater than 1″, and a 1″ PVC fitting will have an even larger OD than the pipe. The most important thing when working with PVC pipe and fittings is the nominal size.
What’s the best way to clean PVC pipe?
PVC primer is a product specifically designed to clean and “etch” the smooth plastic surfaces to enhance the chemical bonding process. Wipe the pipe and fitting down with a clean cloth, then brush the primer all around the fitting and pipe to remove all dirt and stains.
Why do PVC fittings need to be sealed differently?
Threaded fittings need to be sealed differently. The main reason people use threaded parts is so that they can be taken apart if necessary. PVC cement bonds pipe together, so if it is used on threaded joints, it will make a seal, but the threads will become useless.
What do you need to know about PVC pipe fittings?
PVC pipe fittings are used for attaching PVC pipes together. Fortunately, there are many different types of PVC pipe fittings so that you can run pipe in pretty much any configuration. Below is our extensive PVC pipe fittings guide with a series of diagrams and dimension charts.
What are the different types of plumbing fittings?
Different types of plumbing fittings come in the same material as their pipe counterparts, whether CPVC, brass or galvanized. In general, use PVC fittings for PVC pipe, copper fittings for copper pipe and so on.
What can I use to glue PVC pipe?
Apply the PVC Cement Wipe the inside of the fitting and the outside of the pipe with PVC primer. Let it dry for about 10 seconds. Spread an even layer of solvent PVC cement on the inside of the fitting and outside of the pipe.
What do you call a fitting that slips over PVC pipe?
Slip refers to a fitting with no threads that slips over the pipe and requires primer and glue (solvent and cement) to create a leak proof seal. Socket (SOC) is the equivalent of a female end and slips over the PVC pipe of same size.
