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How do you remove barb fitting on cooper pipe?
Either cut it out on the pipe with copper cutters or sweat it out with a plumbing torch.
How do you join polyethylene pipe to PVC pipe?
It depends on the size of PVC. For smaller PVC you can buy fittings that glue onto the PVC and allow a thread x barb fitting to be installed. For larger pipe you should get a brass compression fitting that clamps down on the PVC and adapts to a thread x barb fitting.
What type of fitting do you use to connect PVC pipe to unthreaded galvanized pipe?
You can't. There is no fitting to do this. Galvanized has to be threaded.
How can I connect a galvanized pipe to a sharkbite fitting?
To connect a galvanized pipe to a SharkBite fitting, you can use a SharkBite transition fitting specifically designed for this purpose. Simply push the fitting onto the galvanized pipe until it clicks into place, ensuring a secure connection without the need for soldering or special tools.
Can you connect chromed steel pipe directly to copper or do you need a brass fitting between?
In order to connect a chromed steel pipe to a copper pipe, you will need a brass fitting. These two pipes will not fit into each other otherwise.
What is the best way to connect a 1/4 inch copper pipe to a water supply line?
The best way to connect a 1/4 inch copper pipe to a water supply line is by using a compression fitting. This fitting consists of a compression nut, a compression ring, and a compression sleeve that create a watertight seal when tightened onto the pipe and the supply line.
How can I connect PVC pipe effectively and securely?
To connect PVC pipe effectively and securely, you can use PVC primer and cement. First, clean and dry the pipe ends. Apply primer to both the pipe and fitting, then apply cement to the pipe end and fitting socket. Quickly push the pipe into the fitting and hold for a few seconds. Allow the joint to set for the recommended time before using.
What are the differences between a sanitary tee and a wye fitting in plumbing systems?
A sanitary tee fitting is used in plumbing systems to connect a horizontal pipe to a vertical pipe at a 90-degree angle, while a wye fitting is used to connect a horizontal pipe to a vertical pipe at a 45-degree angle. The wye fitting is better for maintaining smooth flow in the plumbing system compared to the sanitary tee.
What is a sweat inlet?
It is probably referring to the type of fitting. A fitting that is soldered to a copper pipe. It is called sweating when you use solder and a torch to connect copper pipe together or attach fittings to copper pipe.
How can you connect extra heavy class fitting and service class CI pipe?
Yes
You want to connect a male PVC fitting to a copper pipe?
Sweat a female fitting on the copper or use a compression coupling between the two.
How do you connect Copper pipe to PVC?
You can often find a modern connector such as Sharkbite or Qwest fitting to do this.
