Success is achieved in the smallest details in the highly complex network of pipes and fittings making plumbing systems. While large pipes deliver flow, it is the connectors that ensure the integrity of the entire system. One of the essential components among them is the PVC nipple, which serves to connect fittings and extend pipe…
Chances are, if you have been to any hardware store and bought some supplies for a plumbing project, you have most likely seen a pvc tee. Although not attractive, these simple T-shaped connectors are the unsung heroes of many water systems, garden irrigation setups, and even creative DIY builds from the imagination of a DIYer….
In construction and plumbing terms, the small players play the big roles in the industry. Not that pipes and other heavy objects do not hog the headlines, but it is the fittings-the PVC end cap in its most humble form-that keep the whole structure together in terms of integrity, safety, and longevity. It truly is…
The PVC pipe is just about the simplest building block that the plumbing and construction industry has to offer. It’s perfect for everyone’s budget, and it can stand quite a lot on its own with dignity. But, you see, a pipe is only as good as the way it connects. That’s where the all-important PVC…
The power of disconnecting and reconnecting pipe sections without having to cut pipe is undeniable in plumbing and piping applications. It is here the PVC union fitting finds application. The PVC union fitting is a very basic yet indispensable item offering a point of disconnection in a PVC pipe run. The following is a guide…
PVC valve forms an important element in plumbing and fluid handling systems and is designed to efficiently and reliably regulate, control, and direct fluid flow. They are constructed of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) – an extremely lightweight, strong, and corrosion-resistant material – which is indeed a cheaper alternative to metal valves. PVC valves find application in…
Plumbing systems are the hidden networks that keep our homes and buildings running. There are a lot of fittings at the heart of these systems that connect pipes and control the flow of water and waste. PVC plumbing elbows are one of the most important parts of this group. These basic but important parts let…
