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A fitting or adapter is used in pipe systems to connect straight sections of pipe or tube, adapt to different sizes or shapes, and for other purposes such as regulating (or measuring) fluid flow. These fittings are used in plumbing to manipulate the conveyance of water, gas, or liquid waste in domestic or commercial environments, within a system of pipes or tubes.
Fittings (especially uncommon types) require money, time, materials, and tools to install, and are an important part of piping and plumbing systems. Valves are technically fittings, but are usually discussed separately.

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  1. K

    Twistloc pushfit fittings

    Has anyone used it? I have a Screwfix leaflet in front of me and their flomasta fitting looks identical, with the telltale green line. Anybody used this one?
    • kasser
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    • america fittings pushfit usa
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    • Forum: USA
  2. O

    Good Afternoon, some advice on waste fittings would be much appreciated.

    Good Afternoon, As you may guess in the following message, I am by no means a plumber. My colleague has specifically requested a solvent version of a 110mm 135 Degree waste union to finish a part of a project. I have been having difficulties finding it though. I have found this type of unit...
    • Octoply
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    • advice america appreciated fittings usa waste waste fittings
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: USA
  3. siricosm

    Fittings for stainless cylinder

    I am installing a stainless cylinder to be used as a central heating buffer that looks to have 1" female tapered fittings. I was going to thread in brass fittings, but was thinking about galvanic corrosion since dissimilar metals are involved. The water will have inhibitor. The tank is duplex...
    • siricosm
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    • america cylinder fittings stainless usa
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: USA
  4. L

    Toilet Seat Issue With New Fittings - Seat No Longer Flat

    Hi I have recently replaced my old toilet seat hinges (old ones originally fitted by whoever previously owned the house) as one had effectively broken/rusted and so could not be tightened or loosened (had to be forcibly removed). The toilet seat is a quick release fairly standard soft close...
    • lewis
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    • america diy fittings flat help issue longer new toilet toilet seat usa
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: USA
  5. Michael Groves

    Philmac gas fittings

    My gas engineer is replacing 6 gas meter boxes. He has discovered when they were installed in 1980 they used PE pipe from behind boxes. This is fine as it's underground. But, there is a metal compression joint, joining copper from box to PE pipe, which is also under ground and hence rusted. He...
  6. G

    Shower pipe fittings

    Hello and thank you for helping me out here. Please see attached pics. Is it normal for the hot & cold pipes coming out of the shower to be some sort of plastic compound? The only thing preventing the pipes hitting the tiles is a layer of transparent silicone. Is their a better way to do this...
    • guitarman001
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    • america fittings pipe pipe fittings shower usa
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: USA
  7. X

    Bath fittings supplied

    Hi all, I’m currently having ago at fitting a bath. I was supplied with some fittings I cannot figure out what to do with them. I think the larger white pice is perhaps for fixing the bath to the wall. Has anyone used these fittings? If so how do they work. Thanks for having a look.
    • Xpdeusdigger
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    • america bath fittings supplied usa
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: USA
  8. H

    Water Hammer & Bathroom fittings squealing when toilet is flushed

    I've been experiencing water hammer within the house for a couple of months now, which rattles the pipes whenever turning off a tap or an appliance cuts off its supply. I have turned the stop tap off while turning on all taps allowing the system to aerate which fixes the issue for a day or so...
    • huliogeordio
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    • america bathroom fittings flushed hammer sink tap toilet usa water water hammer
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: USA
  9. J

    Help with tap pipe fittings

    Hi, can somebody help me with a link or a name of the fitting I need to be able to connect this pipe to the tails of the taps thanks in advance
    • Jslater4
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    • america diy fittings help pipe pipe fittings plumbing tap urgent usa
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: USA
  10. N

    Copper push fittings used for a boiler swap.

    Hello everyone. Iv just read an article on installers magazine that says how much better gas installers find using copper push fit fittings for a boiler swap. According to the article, unlike plastic push fit fittings which cant be used in close proximity to the boiler, the copper ones can. So...
  11. M

    Shower screen fittings

    We got our curved screen from dolphin bathrooms who no longer exist. As soon in the picture, this part is now broke and needs replacing? Who was there manufacturers or where can I get this part?
    • Mrs Marchy
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    • america bathrooms find fittings replacement screen shower usa
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: USA
  12. I

    Steam generator outlet to steam room - Suitable pipe and fittings

    What are the best pipes and fittings to carry steam from a 2.8kW steam generator to a steam cabin for a short pipe distance of 400mm? Thinking on the technical, the pipework would have a low internal resistance (smooth inside) and full bore so as not to reduce the steam out. I noticed the...
    • Ian101
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    • america condensation fittings full bore outlet pipe pipe expansion stainless steel steam steam generator steam room suitable usa
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: USA
  13. J

    Heated towel rail fittings

    Hello, anyone using 16mm x 1/2” female wall plate press fittings on multilayer pipe for heated towel rails? Source URL: Fittings & Pipes - https://www.plumbersforums.net/forums/fittings-pipes.23/
    • Johnnyp
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    • america fittings heated pipe plate press rail towel towel rail usa
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: USA
  14. R

    Gas fittings are these push fit?

    Hi guys. Not a plumber just a sparky. Did an EICR on a rental and was looking for the non existent gas bond and just wondered out of curiosity if you can use push fit on gas pipe? Or are these something else? I have only ever noticed soldered joints by meters before.
    • Retroelec
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    • america fittings gas push fit these usa
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: USA
  15. L

    How to replace cold water supply line without using a torch or soldering any fittings.

    I would like to simply cut the flex copper pipe off just past the cut-off valve and attach a Shartbite male fitting or a compression fitting on the remaining copper stub which would be 7/8 inch in length after the cut. Would that meet code? Live in North Texas. Thanks, Don
    • ldon
    • Thread
    • america cold cold water fittings replace soldering supply torch usa using water without
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: USA
  16. E

    GHT Fittings on Garden Hoses

    I've written a guide called "The Complete Guide to Garden Hose Fittings" and while I know what's available and used in the UK, I want to get my facts straight on US garden hoses. What's the standard or most common fitting on the end of a US garden hose? I know threads are usually 3/4" GHT...
    • Eugbug
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    • america fittings garden garden hose ght hoses npt usa
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: USA
  17. E

    chrome waste pipe and fittings

    any one know where I can get a 3mt length of 2" c/p waste pipe. thanks
    • erj
    • Thread
    • america chrome fittings pipe usa waste waste pipe
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: USA
  18. A

    Are expensive compression fittings worth it

    I need to add a two port valve to an existing system. As part of this job I need to add a few compression fittings. Wanted to ask those more experienced is it worthwhile buying (as an example) a Prestex (Pegler) 28mm equal T for £12.80 vs cheaper non-brand at £8.05? Is there real any...
    • Anj
    • Thread
    • america compression expensive fittings usa worth
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: USA
  19. N

    Will Pex Hose With SharkBite Fittings Work on 1/2" Copper Pipe ??

    Have an Inline Shut Off Valve with Compression Fittings that has developed a Leak.. The Valve actually serves No Useful purpose.. Because of limited access and no real wiggle room.. Could I Safely use a piece of Pex Hose and SharkBite Fittings to Replace the Valve completely ??
    • NorPlan
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    • copper fittings hose pex pipe sharkbite work
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: USA
  20. R

    Tightening of standard compression fittings

    Hi ya guys, im trying to improve my way of tightening compression fittings to copper and plastic pipes (using inserts or liners in the case of plastic). I usually in the case of copper push on nut and olive over tubing, add uni-white squeese by hand and then tighten with spanners for about 4...
    • Richard Condon
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    • america compression fittings standard usa
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: USA
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