Straight cross has four outlets for pipe of the same size. And it is a 1/2 NPT. By preventing oxidation, flux allows solder to flow freely, forming a good bond. The Y bend is a straight or reduced outlet which permits connecting pipe of the same or reduced size to a 45 degree angle. Plumbing fixtures are equipped with either a P or S trap, which is frequently fitted with a clean-out plug on the bottom. While both types of cables have a similar appearance, plug into electrical outlets, and wrap around pipes, the actual functioning and installation techniques are very different. Floor Flanges connect pipe to a wall, floor or any flat surface. Series cablesheat is generated by a current-carrying wire, and is maintained at a temperature that does not vary with the environment. Maximum functional temperature is 180 degrees for non-pressure systems. Polybutylene has excellent strength characteristics. Privacy Policy, 2022 Rockys Ace Hardware. We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience. 
Most of these lead-free solders are formulated by the manufacturers to approach or equal the ease of its application and performance of the traditional lead solder. Flux (liquid or paste) is necessary for anyone buying sweat fittings. Good stuff, discontinued, hard to find.
Unlike many other chemicals, once lead enters a persons system, it cannot be removed. It is used in hot and cold water-supply systems and hot and cold chemical-distribution systems. In 1986 Congress amended the Federal Hazardous Substance Act, defining lead solder as a hazardous substance. The company has business presence across Asia-Pacific, the Americas, the Middle-East, Africa, and Europe. And while some series heaters can be used with insulation, some cannot. 
MAPP gas, however, reaches a much higher heat that can dry out small amounts of water. Pipe-joint compounds come in 1-oz. There are a number of lead-free solders available, including 95/5 tin-antimony or tin-silver solders. Special compounds are also available that are fast drying and hard setting. We also stock bulk hosing and have the largest selection of furnace filters in Marysville. To get a good sweat fitting there should be no water in the pipeline; some homeowners find it difficult to thoroughly drain the line. The result is a strong, leak-proof, bonded joint. The ACETAL valves perform at temperatures of -20 degrees F to 180 degrees F. They can withstand pressure up to 150 lbs. Cast iron pipe also comes in longer lengths.
Plastic valves should not be used in steam, gas or compressed air lines. As specified by law, all of the States prohibited the use of lead-containing materials in the repair or construction of public water-supply systems. Also check at RV parts departments. Check valvesoperate automatically, permitting flow in one direction only. Valves in home plumbing lines usually are cast bronze and have portions machined and threaded for trimmings. Many times the drain from a new installation will not line up with the old drain pipe.
Threaded plastic fittings thread exactly like metal fittings; however, special transition fittings should be used to connect plastic to metal pipe in hot and cold water systems to prevent leaks caused by the different expansion rates of plastic and metals. They are manufactured in brass, bronze, galvanized iron-bodied and black iron-bodied and are used mostly as gas stops. I'm moving to PEX! With a coupling, a run of pipe can be reduced a size or two; with a series of bushings, any number of reductions can be made. Valves, sill cocks and faucets control the water supply. SR is lightweight but brittle at low temperatures. Reducing tee has same shape, but two straight ends of the T are reduced one size or more. Ace is headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, the US. There is a ferrel on the hose to provide a water tite fit. By clicking the Dismiss button on this page, you are giving your consent for us to set cookies. Crosses and Tees available in all sizes and shapes. Bushings screw into a coupling while reducers screw directly onto pipe threads. An article I wrote awhile ago describes it in some detail here: Thanks Terry. Copper and cast iron are more expensive, but serve better where rigidity is a must or where tree roots are massive enough to crush fiber or enter clay joints. For cold water installations. Many older homes have lead pipe water systems. Threaded-connection ACETAL valves, which can be used in most applications in which metal valves are used, are available in globe (stop), stop and waste, boiler drain, sill cock and sink faucet. Functions at a maximum of 160 F. SR is used for drainage and sewage systems, underground downspout drains, underground electrical conduits, septic-tank absorption fields and foundation drains. Also used for pipe connections on corner construction. It can be buried a few inches below the surface or deep enough to protect the pipe against accidental damage from digging or cultivation. When done properly, these joints form a permanent weld stronger than the pipe itself. Perforated PE is used as a corrugated drainage pipe for foundation drainage. Available in one-gallon cans (which will cover approximately six sq. Stainless-steel braided flexible supply connectors are another form of supply tubing. Plastic materials certified by NSF are recommended for potable water plumbing applications. Second, the lead in the alloy improves product performance. Used for well. It also chemically cleans the surface of items to be soldered after they have been rubbed clean with sanding paper or a wire brush. Normal size increments are even inches. Because it is easy to work with, lightweight and durable, plastic pipe is popular among do-it-yourselfers. 
McAuliffe's Ace Hardware. Federal law limits the amount of lead to 8% that may be contained in plumbing materials, except flux and solder, installed into public water-supply systems. This is mounted over a tension spring inside the body that keeps the plug tight. A gate valve is used to completely shut off or open a waterway, but not control the volume of flow. Because of the heating element, you cannot cut it to length yourself. Highest of all metals since there are not nipples, unions or elbows, Solder or Compression connections, Flare Fittings, 3 wall thick-nesses: K Thickest, L Medium, M Thinnest. In March, the company teamed up with Scotts and Weber to launch Backyard O-ACE-IS Sweepstakes. Stop in and see what 97 years in the business can do for you. 
It is sometimes called a bleeder valve and may be obtained in threaded, sweat, flare and slip-joint ends. 
In most areas 1-1/4 chrome-plated brass traps are used in lavatory drains, and satin-finished or nickel-plated brass 1-1/2 traps are standard equipment on residential kitchen sinks. We have a large assortment of faucets and all the hookups you will need to get them installed. (SPACs), Transportation, Infrastructure & Logistics. Solvent-weld fittings have specially formed sockets into which plastic pipe is inserted. Most plastic pipe can be joined with and worked into metal plumbing with the use of proper adapters or transition fittings.
Pipe insulationcorrects these problems. I now have a better idea of how to source these parts. Those grey things are definitely yesterday's technology and should be long gone. The law requires manufacturers to place warning labels on packages of lead solder introduced into interstate commerce. Steel pipeis used primarily for carrying water, steam or gas. Polyethylene (PE) excellent chemical and crush resistance. 
These fittings are tested up to 600 psi and come in a full range of types to connect copper, polybuty-lene, CPVC and galvanized pipe in 3/8, 1/2 and 5/8 outside diameter. The specified material for sweat soldering used to be 50/50 (50% lead and 50% tin by weight) or 60/40 (60 % lead and 40 percent tin by weight). I know its not pex. Vinyl supply tubing is easy to hook up, and with its flexible give will alleviate a mild water-hammer condition created by many single-lever faucets with quick shutoff. To install flexible plastic pipe, the homeowner simply unrolls a coil of plastic pipe; couplings are not required unless the pipe is cut. Exposure to even small amounts over a period of years can cause irreversible damage. Lead may be used in the manufacture of the plastic plumbing products as a plasticizer.
There is no solvent welding, sweat soldering or pipe threading; the mechanical coupling on the CPVC valve is loosened, pushed on and hand tightened. Insert fittings are sometimes used with flexible plastic pipe such as polyethylene. Plastic valvesare made of CPVC, PVC and ACETAL. More difficult to cut. 
Copper pipe is manufactured in five general grades and thicknesses. Cuts easily, but cant be bent. Drum and bottle-type traps for bathtubs or kitchen sinks consist of a cylindrical metal box or settling basin attached to the waste pipe. The latter two are municipal and emergency valves. If you find a mobile home parts dealer they have them. Installation costs are usually lower for plastic materials, but in some areas its use in home plumbing systems is restricted; check on where and how local codes will allow plastic pipe to be used. There is a fair market for 1-1/4 threaded tailpieces that extend lavatory wastes to the correct distance for trap connection. Water passage is greater than through a globe valve; since there is only one change in direction of flow, less resistance occurs. In August, the company has plans to open a new distribution center in Visalia, California. However, the finished job is generally neater looking and the material is somewhat quicker to install. Because of this intense heat, MAPP gas must be used carefully, it can melt the copper if held too long in one spot. Supply tubing has gone through a metamorphosis from copper to corrugated copper to polybutylene and vinyl supply tube. Following is a list of common plastic pipes and their characteristics. Some communities require a check valve in cold water lines between the water heater and meter. Four-Way Tee (Side Outlet) similar to the side-outlet elbow except side outlet runs through the elbow with an opening of the same size on each end. 
PB has excellent chemical resistance to acids and alkalis, but is not suited for fuel oil, gasoline or kerosene distribution systems. 
Series heaters are available in pre-assembled lengths from 2 to 100. Most common are 90 degree and 45 degree elbows, which have inside threads on both ends. All Rights Reserved. As water is pumped through the flow side of valve, the gate swings open to allow passage of water. Self-regulating heating cablesgenerate heat through the plastic material between the current-carrying wires. M is for light domestic low friction coefficient, Probably the most popular pipe today. A street elbow has inside thread on one end and outside thread on the other. Solvent-weld CPVC and PVC valves offer similar benefits to the ACETAL valves. The homeowner inserts the tubing or pipe into the fitting until it seats then pulls back to ensure a tight fit. Copper and plastic (where permitted) have advantages of prefabrication and long lengths. This may cause a problem if you are using a propane torch which does not generate enough heat to dry out the line. Several plastic fitting designs are available for use with PB. These are primarily used in adding disposers to existing sinks. Because of the bronze-to-bronze or bronze-to-iron ground-joint seat, it can be taken apart and reassembled at the nut with a pipe wrench and no pipe-joint compound. This could bring over 400 jobs across the area. Improve competitive bidding with insight into all publicly disclosed IT services contracts (including IT outsourcing, business process outsourcing, systems integration & consulting and more) for Ace Hardware Corp. Flanges are threaded onto pipe and tightened. It may be used for such things as watering plants. Fittingsallow the you to install pipe in the proper place and terminate it at the right spot. Both types of heating cables must be protected from mechanical damage and from water. 
The heating cable is typically on a reel in a store, and you cut off only what you need. Elbow change direction of pipe. Use only lead-free solder when working on plumbing projects. 
Every month or so one begins to leak and we have to find and tighten it. It is either rising or non-rising, the latter having a shorter bonnet. Similar listed here: I looked those up. 
These materials may be made of metal or plastic. ACETAL is used for process systems; solvent handling; agricultural chemicals, crude-oil and natural-gas distribution systems. Side-Outlet Elbows have three-way outlets. All Rights Reserved | Website Designed By. Self-regulating heaters can be used on plastic pipes, and should be used with thermal insulation. Flexible brass or soft-aluminum pipe seems to be more efficient for gas transmission to household heating and appliances. As with solders, fluxes utilized in the soldering of potable water piping must be lead free. Our best asset is the advice we can offer to help get your project finished. https://www.plumbingsupply.com/polyb.html, https://www.acehardware.com/search?query=qest+fittings, https://hunter.sailboatowners.com/mods.php?task=article&mid=45&aid=8246&mn=42, https://www.amazon.com/Zurn-Qest-Qcest+fittings&qid=1555784944&s=gateway&sr=8-32. Ground Joint Union three-part fitting that connects any standard size pipe where it may be necessary to disconnect later. Shark bite fittings available at big box stores fit on the apex pipe. Measure- ments for jobs must be exact. 
Polyacetal (ACETAL) excellent resistance to paraffins and solvents, high resistance to surge fatigue, nontoxic and approved for potable water. When selectingpipe-joint compound, you need to know what the pipe will carry after installation-natural gas, oil, gasoline, water, or any other fluids or gases. Polybutylene (PB) only flexible plastic tubing suitable for use with hot and cold water in pressure systems. These are available in globe (stop) and boiler drains. Normal inventory consists of four kinds of pipe-steel, plastic, copper and soil. They have two chambers with a partition between them for passage of water which must change course several times from port to port. Lead-free solders contain no more than 0.2% lead. We take extra pride in our plumbing section because plumbing is what McAuliffes was founded on 97 years ago. Rigid lengths up to 22 ft. Usually cut to size wanted, Corrodes in alkaline water more than others. It is often used in heater connectors, but has a tendency to build a crust of corrosion on the inside if gas has any trace of sulphur. Each has certain advantages depending upon location, soil types and price. But it's a system from the '70's that's being phased out. This cement creates a chemically fused bond between coupling and pipe that is as strong as the pipe itself. One form of pipe-joint compound is Teflon tape, which comes in rolls; standard widths are 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4, and lengths range from 30 to over 100. Self-regulation allows the cable to be overlapped. Hi Shannon, we have the same brand (Zurn Pex - Qest) system on our 1991 boat. 
Tight seal with a pipe wrench and pipe-joint compound will waterproof connection. Functions at 180 F in pressure systems and at higher temperatures in low- and non-pressure systems. Measuring a job not too difficult. Whale type Doesnt match Shannon. If your careful you can reuse fittings but obviously new washers are ideal. Exposure to lead may cause brain and nervous disorders, anemia, high blood pressure, kidney and reproductive problems, decreased red blood cells, slower reflexes, and even death. Valves and sill cocks are used on pipe lines; faucets are installed on fixtures. Flexible. If you can get an accurate measurement of the tubing diameter with a pair of calipers, it might help others to better help you. Long nipples or cut lengths of pipe, which are threaded on both ends, are available in about 24 lengths, usually increasing in length by 6 increments (30, 36, 42, etc.). This pipe is lightweight and can be cut with an ordinary sharp knife or a fine-toothed hacksaw blade. 
Strap wrenches are recommended for most work with chrome-plated brass. Plastic plumbing components that are certified by the NSF International do not contain lead. This provides a flange rim with four screw holes, making it easy to fasten pipe to a flat surface. Some reduce pipe only one size; others can reduce several sizes. Otherwise, both pipe and fittings would rupture when freezing water expands. Polybutylene can be joined with heat fusion, flare or compression fittings. Similar connectors use nylon braiding which offers a reduced burst pressure in the 600 psi range. Rapid technical advances in the manufacture and use of plastic pipe have made it imperative for consumers to follow the manufacturers information on use, installation and pressure ratings of the pipe and fittings. Globe valves are used to control volume of flow. Plumbing codes in many areas require that black pipe, especially that used underground, be coated and wrapped. The major U.S. plumbing codes were revised to exclude the use of materials containing lead from potable-water applications. This means that drinking water may contain lead. Is functional up to 120 degrees F in pressure systems and 180 degrees F in non-pressure systems, such as drain, waste and vent (DWV) applications. 
Wanted to change a few things around, now I know I can. The heart of home plumbing systems is pipe, whether for supply or waste drainage. Fitting and pipe are bonded by a chemical weld using the solvent or cement compatible with the type of plastic being connected. Hi Shannon, Amazon has some of the Zurn Pex Qest stuff that you need. Gate valveshave a sliding wedge that is moved across the waterway, usually by a threaded spindle or stem. After flux has been applied, solder is introduced at the edge of the fitting. Stainless-steel braiding encases a nontoxic synthetic polymer or neoprene rubber core suitable for both hot and cold water. One area where these changes are most evident is in supply tubing. These have tapered ground plugs that seat into matched tapered ground bodies.
Plugs have flat heads, square heads or socket heads; the other end is threaded to hold a hex nut and friction-ring combination.
Type K, L, M, and DWV copper sizes are listed in nominal dimensions; refrigeration copper sizes are listed in outside dimensions. 
Any plastic pipe used to carry drinking water should have the seal of the National Sanitation Foundation. Plastic cork wrapping needs no separate vapor seal since it will not absorb moisture and is waterproof. However, PVC gate valves and ball valves can be purchased both threaded and non-threaded. One of the major advantages of plastic pipe is that it will not rot or corrode. First, lead aids in the manufacturing process by providing lubrication and preventing chipping during the metal-working process. Plumbing components made of bronze and brass contain 3% to 8% lead. And both should be used with a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) with a 30mA trip level. Couplings connect all standard sizes of pipe. Corrugated, plastic drain pipe allows the d-i-yer to connect misalignments by as much as several inches. If there is danger of the washer or metal parts deteriorating, it is recommended that installation be made without the washer. Most common is straight tee which has three inside threads of the same size which can be used to run three pipes in a T shape. Used in pressure supply and drainage systems to carry water for uses such as golf-course sprinklers and agricultural irrigation, and in underground gas-distribution systems, industrial and chemical piping, corrosive fume ducting and crude-oil transportation. Understanding the proper application for each can save you time, material and labor. Type DWV drainage, waste and vent; rigid only and comes in 20 lengths. Foamed plastic tubingfor covering pipes costs more than wrap-on types. Type K heaviest; used in municipal, commercial and residential construction. Gate valves allow complete passage of water and should be used on supply lines that are in constant use. An angle valve installed at a turn in piping eliminates the necessity of an elbow and is often preferred to using a globe valve and elbow. If water attempts to back up through the valve, the gate is forced shut against the pressure side of the valve. You must log in or register to reply here. Aces retailer-owned cooperative provides services such as marketing, store format design, advertising, insurance, retail training, promotional support, merchandising assistance, market research, and store technology services. Measuring a job rather difficult. Since handles are made of plastic, heat is never absorbed from the water line. A commonly used fitting in installing dishwashers is the three-way compression stop. Often smaller diameter will suffice because a low friction coefficient, Easier to work with than brass or hard copper because it bends readily by using a bending tool. ABS is used in mobile home and residential drainage systems to provide gas service and as underground electrical conduits. Globe valves should not be used in water supply lines for occasional shutoff purposes. I cant seem to discern the Name of these gray plastic fittings. Now the specified materials for sweat soldering are lead-free solid-wire solders. 
Manufacturers recommendations should be followed in making such joints. The other type, molded of CPVC or PVC plastic, is either threaded or non-threaded and has solvent-weld connections. The saddle tee clamps onto the line and a hole is drilled in the pipe through the side opening. The mechanical valves are easily installed and result in a leak-free connection. Return Bends and Y Bends return bends are made in close, medium and open patterns. However, valves can be used with hot- and cold-fluid systems. Waste piping is always larger than water pipes, which tend to be smaller than 1 in dimension. Nipples extend a line or provide proper threading at the right location. Swing-type check valvesserve the same purpose as check valves. These are used in plastic piping systems. 
Gate valves and ball valves are available in PVC and CPVC. tubes up to brush-on cans or 50-gal. Finger tight and then a smidge more, and you are good to go. Among the materials prohibited by law in public water systems is lead solder and flux, defined as those containing more than 0.2 percent lead. Have you found what you were looking for? Globe and angle valvesare used when a valve must be opened and closed frequently under high water pressure. | Marketing Services by, Drainable valves or stop and waste valves. Produces rust stains, Recommended if lines are in a location subject to impact, Rigid, semi rigid 10 ft., 20 ft. lengths. So is a small brush to apply the flux. Fittings for tubular brass consist almost entirely of 45 degree ells, 90 degree ells, couplings and tees in 1-1/4 and 1-1/2 sizes-all with slip joint nuts and washers. In September, the company has plans to open more than 170 stores by the end of FY2021. They are sometimes combined with a throttling or shutoff valve. Stronger and more rigid than polyethylene with a higher functioning temperature (190 degrees F), polypropylene is popular as a material for tubular products, such as P-traps, because of its high chemical resistance. and are excellent for hard-water areas because they resist mineral buildup. A small, smooth swing-type gate is located in the center of valve.
Very important to assemble the fitting as displayed here: Terry, thanks for the link. Improve competitive bidding with insight into all publicly disclosed IT software contracts (including IT outsourcing, business process outsourcing, systems integration & consulting and more) for Ace Hardware Corp. History section provides information on new products, mergers, acquisitions, expansions, approvals, and many more key events. Never had a problem w/Pex and no o-ring or ferrel to deal with. Type M hard (20 lengths and under). These heating cables regulate themselves automatically, providing more heat as outside temperatures drop and less as temperatures rise. A disadvantage for some types, such as flexible polyethylene, is that it cannot be used for hot-water lines. We will gladly cut and thread any pipe to fit your project. Most refrigeration copper has moisture removed and ends sealed for better performance of refrigerants. That means lost energy and increased heating costs, frozen pipes in winter and condensation dripping from water pipes. I don't know the brand name, but they are used in my RV. K and L are manufactured in hard (rigid 20 lengths) and soft (60, 100 and 200 lengths, the latter in smaller sizes). The solder is usually applied with a propane torch, a process known as sweating fittings. The lead collects in the kidneys, liver, and brain. 
Access more premium companies when you subscribe to Explorer. Ours is 1/2". There are two basic designations for pipe fittings: male and female. Available in both black and galvanized finish, it is made of wrought steel and sold in sizes from 1/8 to 6. Mastic compoundcan be used to insulate large diameter pipes, cold-water tanks and similar surfaces which may be subject to condensation.
Newer CPVC valves make a mechanical connection to plastic or metal material. PE is used in low-pressure water systems, such as golf-course sprinklers; to carry corrosive liquids and gases; as underground conduits and gas-pipe reliners; in industrial and chemical laboratory drainage systems, and underground gas piping.
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