What type of fitting do you use for joining 2 different size pipes together?

Bushing Fittings – Bushings, sometimes called reducer bushings, are used for connecting two pipes of different sizes. The larger diameter of the bushing fits inside of the larger pipe. The smaller pipe is then inserted into the smaller end of the bushing.

Are copper pipe fittings NPT?

Copper solder joint pressure fittings are used above ground for water supply piping. The male adapter features a male solder end and male NPT thread. These fittings provide a means for adapting a solder connection to a threaded connection.

Can you connect copper pipe without soldering?

It is possible to connect a copper pipe without soldering. Copper has found a home in many types of piping systems, from hot and cold potable water to fire protection systems.

Can you mix plastic and copper plumbing?

Interestingly you can join copper and plastic with a lot of the same fittings; a lot of people don’t realise you can join a bit of plastic pipe with a compression fitting. Once you’ve inserted the liner the nut goes over the end of the pipe followed by the copper olive and then the fitting itself.

How much length do pipe fittings add?

The distance between the fittings and the extra reach must be included in the length. If you are using 1/2 inch pipe, add 7/16 inch per end and 1/2 inch per end.

Do compression fittings use NPT threads?

The fittings we sell may have compression or National Pipe Thread tapered ends (NPT). Compression ends are made for a tube which has a specific outside diameter (OD). NPT (ends) look very different than compression (ends). NPT has no nuts or ferrules, but instead relies entirely on a thread connection.

Can you connect PVC pipe to copper?

You can connect PVC or CPVC to copper in several ways. One common method is to solder a female threaded fitting onto the copper pipe, screw in a male threaded plastic fitting and finish up by gluing plastic pipe to the plastic fitting. The best and most safe option is to use a copper-to-plastic adapter.

How do you fix a copper pipe leak without a joint solder?

Copper and PEX piping are the preferred alternatives and can be used in place of the leaking pipe by using sharkbite couplings. Start by turning off the main water line to your home and bleeding the system of water so you don’t get drenched when opening up the pipe. Then use a pipe cutter to remove the leaking section.

What are the different types of copper fittings?

The three most common types of copper pipe used in residential and commercial construction are Type K, Type L, and Type M. A fourth type, used for drain-waste-vent, or DWV, piping, can be found in some older homes.

What are copper fittings?

copper fitting. A fitting (fabricated of wrought copper, cast brass, or bronze) which may be joined to copper or brass pipe by solder, screw threads, or a compression fit.

What is copper pipe?

Copper piping is a tube-like material made from copper, a red-brown metal with the chemical symbol Cu and atomic number 29. It is used to convey water, gas, oil or other fluid from one location to another.

What is copper tubing?

Copper tubing is most often used for the supply of hot and cold tap water, and as a refrigerant line in HVAC systems. There are two basic types of copper tubing, soft copper and rigid copper. Copper tubing is joined using flare connection, compression connection, or solder.