Types of CPVC Pipe Fittings And their Uses in Plumbing Systems CPVC pipe fittings have changed the landscape of plumbing systems. The specialized Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) pipes and plumbing materials have long since been used in residential, industrial and other commercial plumbing systems to transport potable drinking water, whether hot or cold, without affecting the nature of the water transported or the pipe itself. CPVC plumbing materials have been manufactured to the highest standards to ensure safe transport of water and for lasting durability that goes for decades. Being one of the strongest plumbing materials for the last 50 years, CPVC pipe fittings are used extensively to now transport chemicals in industries and as fire sprinklers. CPVC plumbing systems are popular thanks to their high resistance to strong chemical temperature variations and pressure changes. All CPVC pipes can be used along with CPVC plumbing fittings with multiple joining methods to create a durable, flexible, safe and effective CPVC plumbing system. Here’s a list of CPVC pipe fittings to help you understand their use in the CPVC plumbing system and how to best install them for the highest durability and service life.
Types of CPVC Pipe Fittings And their Uses in Plumbing Systems CPVC pipe fittings can be divided into eight categories based on their application in the CPVC plumbing system. 1. Plain Pipe fittings: Used to join 2 or more pipes together, these plain pipe plumbing fittings are: a. CPVC Tee - As the name suggests, this type of plumbing fittings is used to split the line into 2 different lines or connect 2 different plumbing lines into 1 mainline. b. CPVC Elbow - This plumbing fitting is used to turn the angle of the line by 90 degrees or 45 degrees based on the needs of the CPVC plumbing system. c. CPVC Socket - A coupler, the socket plumbing fitting, is used to join two CPVC pipes to create a longer, uniform flow pipe.