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No you cannot mix the fittings, the properties from the galvanised pipe will weaken the properties in the brass. It is always best to either change or repair a pipe or fitting with the same material.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoYes, this is allowed, however the Brass Tee must be DZR certified, which means it has been through a process of dezinctifacation. This prevents the properties from the water as well as the galvanised pipe from eating through the Brass fittings. This is a legal requiremtnt in most countries, however, cheap pirate parts are always available in hardware and Plumbing stores.
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∙ 15y agoNot with out an dielectric fitting to prevent electrolytic action from taking place or
dezincification of the brass if it is yellow brass ( 60% copper 40% zinc )
Red Brass 85 % copper /15% Zinc will corrode the galvanized piping
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Are there any problems connecting copper pipe to brass tee from pressure tank?
none whatsoever, the metals are related. just do not use black metal pipe
Which brass propane tee is best reviewed in terms of safety?
In my opinion Camco brass propane tee is best reviewed in terms of safety.
What is the pipe fitting formula for equal tee?
half tee is c
How do you calculate Volume of Pipe Tee?
267
Why use PVC tee with brass?
In general you would only do this if you need to connect a section of brass piping to a pvc section.
How do you add a water line off of an existing pipe?
By installing a "TEE"
What is plumbing tee?
it is a T shaped pipe fitting that joins 3 pipes
What is the pipe formula for the take off of a tee?
The same as a short radius 90 of that same pipe size. I Rule of thumb, for example: 1/2 inch copper tubing you would take off 1/2 inch, likewise 3/4 tubing take 3/4 inch. Your question is 'pipe' are you actually using pipe, cutting and threading pipe? I am often asked questions and find that people are not using 'pipe'. Copper tubing, pvc, cpvc, dwv are quite forgiving when it comes to a slight miscut. Iron and galvanized piping is a different story, get it right the first time!
Can you connect a new toilet to an older toilet vent?
Yes if the vent pipe is 4" and vertical by code and there is nothing connected between your toilet tee and where you would connect your new toilet tee. If not worried about codes then yes you can connect to a 3" vent line if no other vent lines are connected down stream. If you have a vent pipe that is less then 3" and or you have other vents connected between your old toilet tee and your new toilet tee then NO you can not connect a new tee for your toilet.
How do you tap into an existing 3 PVC drain pipe in order to insert a tee connector?
Measure the length of your tee, subtract 1 1/2 to 2 inches for each socket depth on the ends. The amount that is left over after you subtract for the sockets is what you want to cut out of the existing pipe. You should be able to spread the pipe apart enough to fit the tee in place when ready to glue. Or you can buy a saddle for the size pipe you want to hook in and use a hole saw for that size pipe and drill the hole in the 3 inch on the side. The saddle will fit around the pipe and cover the hole and now you have a non spliced tee. And make sure you use purple primer and heavy duty grey glue when gluing this. It will never leak and does not disolve from harsh toilet bowl cleaners.
Can you put copper piping to galvanized piping?
Yes, this happens quite often in older houses, copper pipe can be threaded; thus one can join them and there are several fittings that can be utilized.On the other hand, copper tubing (K, L, M, and DWV) can be joined depending on which of the following application method is used:For copper tubing to galvanized water supply, one would use a dielectric nipple or union to prevent electrolytic action from taking place or dezincification of the galvanizing pipe.If these lines are for waste or venting, the Mission Rubber Company LLC has various types of couplings that can go from tubing OD to pipe OD without the dangers of mixing ferrous and nonferrous metals .For copper tubing to IPS you can solder, braze a male adapter and use the dielectric union, use a copper x galvanized dielectric union, or copper by female adapter and a dielectric nipple .If your connecting to a Durham system and the galvanized pipe has a Tucker coupling or a Kennedy tee wye, then you can use lead and oakum without the fear of mixing dissimilar metals as the lead is nonferrous metal but has no adverse effect with galvanized or copper pipes.
What is plug - pipe fitting?
It is a round threaded disk shaped thing that screws into a tee or other "female" threaded fitting to " plug" it up.
