Join waste pipes simply and effectively in bathrooms, kitchens, utility rooms and en-suites by using the solvent weld method. Our range of solvent weld pipe and solvent weld fittings are popular with tradesmen and plumbers. We stock a huge selection of solvent weld pipe fittings in a variety of sizes from 30mm to 50mm. Securely attach waste pipe to floors, ceilings or walls using a compatible pipe clip or alternatively, direct the waste pipe around bends or corners with a pipe bend at 90, 92.5 or 135 degrees.
The lighter rubber fittings may not muffle sound as well as the heavy cast-iron fittings. In addition, some conservative plumbing codes still require leaded hub joints for final connections where the sewer main leaves a building. Although low-priced wyes are often spot-welded, industrial-strength wyes are flash-welded at each seam. In long-distance pipeline applications, a specialized wye is used for allow insertion of pigging to keep pipes clear and maintain flow.
They can be tted either into the screwed joint or into specially made devices. In either case the cutting ring and its edges are moved axially as the union nut is tightened. 900#, 1500#, and 2500# stainless steel flanges are available. Call or email us for those or any custom stainless steel flanges. 18″, 24″, 36″, and 48″ lengths are stocked in addition to the standard stainless steel nipples.
A nipple with continuous uninterrupted threading is known as a close nipple. Miter bends are not standard pipe fittings they are fabricated from pipes. Usually, they are preferred for size 10” & above because large size elbow is expensive.
A degree of skill is needed to make a number of reliable soldered joints quickly. If flux residue is thoroughly cleaned, soldering can produce a long-lasting connection at low cost. However, the use of an open flame for heating joints can present fire and health hazards to building occupants, and requires adequate ventilation. Of course, they can be fitted on the standard threaded connectors, the end of the pipe just has to be provided with a stan- dardised 37° flare cone in preparation for fitting. If the pipes are not having special ends or plain ends then adaptors make them threaded either male or female whichever is needed.
McAlpine valves, such as the McAlpine VP50P air admittance valve, features a dual-fit synthetic rubber finger seal for 3” or 4” soil pipe. Direct the flow of water outside a property with overflow pipes. Our range of PVC overflow pipes are available to buy in 30m, in either black or white. Aquaflow pipes come in a variety of sizes and shapes to complement the property design.
Hydraulic fittings are designed and constructed to resist high-pressure leakage and sudden failure. The diverter tee is designed to allow flow to continue in the main line, even when the side branch is shut down and not calling for heat. Diverter tees have directional markings which must be heeded; a tee installed backwards will function very poorly.
Take a look at our comprehensive ranges for effective plumbing and Gas Safe installation below. The information on those websites is not provided by Steel & Tube. Tighten the union nut until the point at which it becomes noticeably more di cult to turn the union nut. At this point, for example, minor damage on the thread caused by the union nut getting caught must be overcome.
Short radius elbows are used under limited space applications. However, it has a high-pressure drop due to a sudden change in the direction of flow. The 90 reducing elbow is designed to change direction as well as reduce the size of the pipe within a piping system. The reducing elbow eliminates one pipe fitting and reduces the welding by more than one-third. Also, the gradual reduction in diameter throughout the arc of the reducing elbow provides lower resistance to flow and reduces the effect of stream turbulence and potential internal erosion. These features prevent sizeable pressure drops in the line.