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What is Socket weld?
A socket weld is a pipe attachment detail in which a pipe is inserted into a recessed area of a valve or fitting, and then fillet welded between its outside diameter and the fitting end. Generally used for piping whose nominal diameter is 2 inches (50 mm) or smaller.
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.
How does pipe diameter affect flow rate?
Smaller diameter = Greater pressure
What is a pipe fitting that join a smaller to a larger pipe what is it called?
You would have to get the larger sizes cuppler with a reducer to the smaller size and then join it together
When steadily flowing water flows from a larger diameter pipe to a smaller diameter pipe what happens to its pressure?
When steadily flowing water transitions from a larger diameter pipe to a smaller diameter pipe, its velocity increases due to the principle of continuity, which states that the flow rate must remain constant. According to Bernoulli's principle, as the velocity of the fluid increases, its pressure decreases. Therefore, the pressure in the smaller diameter pipe is lower than in the larger one.
What is a pipe fitting that changes diameter of a pipe?
it's called a reducer.concentric/eccentric.eccentric changes the center line.concentric stays the same just reduces the pipe size
When a steadily flowing gas flows from a larger diameter pipe to a smaller diameter pipe what happens to its speed its pressure and the spacing between its streamlines?
When a steadily flowing gas flows from a larger diameter pipe to a smaller diameter pipe the speed of gas is decreased and pressure become increased and the spacing between the streamlines less and the streamlines come very close to each other.
What is a reducing bushing?
A reducing bushing is a type of fitting used to connect pipes with different diameters. It has one end that is smaller in diameter than the other, allowing for the transition between the two pipe sizes within a plumbing or piping system.
What does tos stand for in pipe fitting?
what are some pipe fitting abb
What is Id versus od size in copper fittings?
id means inside diameter, od means outside diameter, copper pipe and tubing is measured by the od, therefore the od the pipe or tubing will be the same as the id of the fitting
How does a saddle drain work in plumbing systems?
A saddle drain is a type of fitting that is used to connect a smaller pipe to a larger pipe in a plumbing system. It is typically used to create a branch connection for a new fixture, such as a sink or a toilet. The saddle drain is installed by cutting a hole in the larger pipe, attaching the saddle fitting over the hole, and then connecting the smaller pipe to the fitting. This allows wastewater to flow from the new fixture into the main plumbing system.
How do you find the internal diameter of a water pipe in a house?
To find the internal diameter of a water pipe in a house, you can use a caliper or a measuring tape to measure the distance across the inner walls of the pipe. If the pipe is accessible, simply measure the diameter directly. If the pipe is not easily reachable, you may need to remove a section or access a fitting to take the measurement. Additionally, you can refer to the pipe's specifications if available, as many pipes have standardized sizes.
