Which Pipe Fittings Do You Need?
Medium Density Fittings
Tips:
- Medium-density pipe is referred to by its outside diameter (OD)
- Medium Density Fittings go overtop of MD Pipe
- The pipe needs to be pushed past the o-ring in the MD fitting to seal
- If the MD pipe is scratched or gouged, it may not create a seal on the o-ring and leak.
- Use tools to tighten
Low Density Fittings
Tips:
- Low-density pipe is referred to by its inside diameter (ID)
- The low-density fitting barbs go inside the pipe
- The LD screw nut tightens overtop of the LD pipe.
- Hand tightened
Lateral Fittings
Tips:
- Lateral pipe is referred to by its inside diameter (ID)
- Lateral fittings are inserted inside the lateral pipe
- Ratchet Clips are required for lateral fittings
- Lateral fittings have a single barb
- To assist in installation, use boiling/hot water to soften the pipe
Dripline Fittings
Used for:
- Dripline
- Effluent Line
Tips:
- Dripline is 16mm Outside Diameter (OD) and 14mm Inside DIameter (ID)
- Dripline fittings are 14mm and inserted inside the dripline pipe
- Dripline fittings are referred to by the outside diameter.
- Ratchet Clips are not required for dripline fittings
- Dripline fittings have 2 or more barbs
- To assist in installation, use boiling/hot water to soften the pipe. Use up and down movements
Driptape Fittings
Used for:
- Driptape
Tips:
- Driptape is a thin-walled tube
- hand tighten the nut over top of the tape
PVC Fittings
Tips:
- PVC Pipe is referred to by its inside diameter (ID)
- Use Primer to clean the fitting and pipe before installation
- Apply Solvent Cement on both the PVC pipe and fitting
- Secure the fitting and hold to dry for 30 seconds
- PVC Spigot fittings are male and go inside the female PVC Socket fittings or pipe
