Types of Plastic Water Pipes and Tubing - Fresh Water Systems
WEBMay 31, 2019 — Types of plastic water pipes are classified by their material. PEX stands for cross-linked polyethylene, PVC stands for polyvinyl chloride, and LLDPE stands for linear low-density polyethylene. Choosing the right tubing material depends on its chemical compatibility, temperature rating, and pressure of the fluid from your application. John Woodard, our Master Water Specialist, discusses ...
Quick-Connect Fittings – Fresh Water Systems
WEBSea Tech fittings are a popular choice among boat manufacturers. The fittings are constructed for high-performance and simple “snap” connections to plastic and copper tubing. They work well on hot or cold water lines and vibrating applications since they rotate under pressure. Sea Tech products are certified to ANSI, NSF, and ASTM standards.
How to Determine Pipe Thread Type and Pipe Size - Fresh Water …
WEBAug 16, 2022 — Measuring pipe thread size to find the right thread type can be confusing. Thread dimensions are considered a nominal size and don’t match standard units of measurement. Using the proper pipe thread type is crucial for maintaining and installing equipment, so helping you determine what pipe thread you need is important to us. We have created a thread guide with five easy steps and simple ...
How to Fix Leaking Quick-Connect Fittings - Fresh Water Systems
WEBNov 8, 2019 — John Wood Quick-connect fittings provide secure, reliable connections with the ease of a simple push. Popularly used throughout plumbing, quick-connect fittings can be found in almost any application that requires transporting water. Everything from household under-sink water filtration systems to office water coolers and espresso machines employs quick-connects to make water treatment simple ...
Plastic Tubing & Hoses - PVC Pipe & PEX Tubing - Fresh Water …
WEBFlexible, vinyl, or rubber tubing is an essential part to any plumbing system. We offer LLDPE tubing for point-of-use drinking water systems, PEX and polypropylene tubing for durability and heat resistance, santoprene tubing for exceptional mechanical properties, and braided PVC tubing for food-grade plumbing jobs, amo
How to Cut a PEX Pipe – Fresh Water Systems
WEBMay 7, 2019 — Cutting a PEX pipe is simple, but there are a few things you should know to avoid leaky connections. Here are a few quick tips from John Woodard, our Master Water Specialist, for cutting PEX pipes and tubing. How to cut a PEX Pipe Tools needed: PEX pipe Pipe cutter or ratchet pipe cutter Three-quarter-inch PEX is easy to cut with a pipe cutter, especially one made to take the diameter of PEX ...
Quick-Disconnect Fittings – Fresh Water Systems
WEBIf you’re not sure of what thread size you need, check out our 5-step guide to determining thread type and pipe size. CPC Couplings. Colder Products Company manufactures quick-disconnect couplings of superior design and quality. CPC fittings perform well in medical, chemical, industrial, electronic, and food processing industries.
Plumbing and Pipe Fittings Glossary – Fresh Water Systems
WEBThe tapered design mashes together when male and female parts are tightened. Thread sealant is required. When using Teflon Tape, typically only 2 turns is needed. Pipe Dope (pipe-joint compound) may also be used on metal fittings and some plastic fittings. NPS National Pipe Straight Standardized thread type.
PEX-B Tubing - 15MM – Fresh Water Systems
WEBThe SeaTech PEX tubing is produced from a high performance, cross-linked polyethylene material. SeaTech PEX tubing is formulated and manufactured in 3/8" CTS (1/2" OD), 1/2" CTS (5/8" OD), 3/4" CTS (7/8" OD), and 1" CTS (9/8" OD) sizes. SeaTech PEX Tubing is NSF listed, FDA recognized and available in multiple colors f
John Guest Quick-Connect and SharkBite Fittings: Are They Reliable?
WEBJul 23, 2021 — Quick-connect fittings and push-to-connect fittings make plumbing fixes and installations simple and efficient. With a John Guest quick-connect or a SharkBite push-to-connect, you can fix a leaking plastic pipe or copper pipe in minutes without calling a plumber, soldering, or replacing the entire pipe. Plumbers have used John Guest fittings for decades, but SharkBite fittings are newer to the ...