Copper To Cpvc Compression Fitting

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Copper to cpvc compression fitting.

Scrape away any burrs from the copper pipe and rub a drop of dishwashing liquid on each end of the copper to act as a lubricant. Model 1603341 15 67. Cpvc lead free slip x copper alloy compression union 1 model c4733 7 lf. Fit the compression fitting onto the pipe or fit the pipe into the fitting as applicable until the pipe stops inside the fitting.

Push on a cpvc compression fitting. This isn t the best way though because you can t tighten the fitting if it leaks. Cpvc compression fittings are also available for in line connections when adding a new service to an existing line. Slip the compression nut from the compression fitting onto the pipe then slip on the compression ring.

My experience with cpvc is not good in fact i hate any plastic pipe to include pex. Wrot copper cup x fipt adapter fitting. The rubber washer should flex enough to keep the connection sealed. One option is to use union adapters.

This can be a problem when joining cpvc to copper especially when using threaded connections. Slide both pieces down so they are 1 inch or so from the end of the pipe. Bevel the edges of the pipe with a file. Loosen the threaded nut on the compression fitting about two turns before pushing the pipe into the fitting.

Plastic and metal expand and contract at different rates. Lead free copper and cpvc cts silicon alloy slip x soldier transition union 3. One common method is to solder a female threaded fitting onto the copper pipe screw in a male threaded plastic fitting and finish up by gluing plastic pipe to the plastic fitting. You can connect pvc or cpvc to copper in several ways.