Union Fittings – Unions are similar to couplings in that they connect two similar pipes. With pipe unions, a nut or threaded ring in the middle of the fitting is tightened to join two pipes. It can be easily removed by loosening the ring to disconnect the pipes, while a coupling must to be cut out to disconnect.
How do you join plastic pipes?
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How do you join water pipes?
- measure pipe correctly. Measure the Pipe. The first step in joining pipe together is to measure the long lengths of pipe. ...
- apply coat of PVC cleaner primer to pipe end. Remove the Burrs from the PVC. ...
- solder around entire joint. Spool Solder. ...
- apply thick coat of cement around pipe. Apply Cement.
What is used to join two pipes?
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.