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Most Common Types & Materials of Galvanized Fittings

Whoever wants to learn something about plumbing, then he/she must know about the pipes and fittings that are commonly used; as only that what the plumbing is all about! The reason why galvanized fittings and pipes hold much significance in plumbing world is, due to its common application which that is to bring or take water, with the help of fittings which actually control and manipulates the flow.

The plumbing pipes are always simple, straight, and come in different sizes. You just need to get the right material and length, whereas fittings are also defined the same by any professional plumber.
 The plumbing pipes get expanded into multiple uses when it comes to home plumbing such as; gas pipes for appliances, waste drainage, fresh water supply, irrigation, and to name a few. Now which plumbing is required for which application, it depends on the period of your plumbing system.
However, this blog can help you find the best one as we have collected some best, yet the most common types of galvanized pipes and fittings for your plumbing need. Have a look at each of them;

Types & Materials from Galvanized Fittings

Types of Galvanized Materials

PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) – 

This plumbing pipe is especially used for carrying waste from bowl outlets, sinks and toilets to the main point at the property limit. It is also used for passing on water from the rooftop to a water stockpiling tank or specifically to the underground drainage.
Superficially, it seems like a white rigid plastic material. The pipes have now become the de-facto standard in residential waste line materials. It is durable, and chemical-resistant rigid pipe which cannot only resist heat but is to cut and fit as well.
The polyvinyl chloride pipes are also best in use for repairing sections of cracked cast-iron waste pipes, as well as it helps in repairing drain lines.
Main uses – PVC pipes are mainly used for;
·         Sanitary waste lines
·         Drain Traps
·         Vent pipes

Cutting & Fitting – PVC pipe is easy to cut with tubing cutter or hacksaw. The sections are mechanically joined together with help of plastic pressure fittings for later removal, or they can also be joined permanently with help of special chemical solvent.

CPVC (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride) – This kind of galvanized material is used for running cold and hot water. The CPVC has gained higher popularity as a pipe for distributing local sprinkler systems to homes. It is flexible in use, and light in weight, and it doesn’t support fire.

PB (Polybutylene) or PEX (Cross-linked Polyethylene) – Both popular galvanized materials are used for running hot and cold water. They are widely used in residential settings for interior plumbing, regardless of being flexible and light in weight, they must be protected when used for installing in underground areas. Moreover, they don’t need protection if used with quality brass fittings.

Chromed Brass: This galvanized fitting is particularly used for waste line plumbing. Chromed brass is regularly utilized as a part of lieu of PVC for uncovered waste line uses, for example, "P" traps or other deplete traps where appearance is vital.

The chromed brass is a dazzling, shiny chrome-finished pipe with large diameter around (+1”). it is mainly used for exposing drains and traps. Users can cut it easily with a hacksaw and can join it again with help of slip fittings.

Types of Galvanized Fittings


Adapters
The adapters among those types of galvanized fittings which are used for extending runs, or to change the type of connection by the end of each pipe. By doing this, you can connect different pipes, without having any more involved setup.

You can find adapter fittings in multiple sizes and types such as:
·         ABS
·         Brass
·         Stainless steel
·         Malleable (galvanized and black)
·         Copper
·         CPVC
·         PVC

Bushings
This type of galvanized fitting is used for joining pipes of different sizes, by reducing the size of larger fitting to a smaller pipe. Bushings are usually threaded both inside and out (but not always necessarily) and take less space in contrast to their union or coupling, both results in achieving the same goal.

Caps & Plugs
Both caps and plugs are the same kinds of galvanized pipe fittings; the only difference is, caps are used to cover the pipe end and can be glued onto pipe (according to its material). While plugs fit inside the fitting and are allowed to be threaded for using pipes in future.



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