Abs Fitting Types

Abs brass chrome plated brass copper cpvc malleable galvanized and black pvc and stainless steel.

Abs fitting types. Used in irrigation underground sprinkler systems swimming pools outdoor applications and cold water supply lines acrylonitrile butadiene styrene abs dwv pipe and fittings black common in the western us. Caps are surprisingly enough used to cap a pipe end. You will need abs pipe fittings for a variety of applications such as vent waste drain and sewage having the right fittings makes all the difference in your projects. This black pipe was the first plastic pipe to be used in residential plumbing.

Caps can be threaded glued or soldered onto pipe depending on its material. They come in many configurations such as 45 and 90 degree elbows three or four sided tees 45 degree wye connections and more. Dwv fittings exist for these types of plumbing applications but abs differs in that it is black and pba free. These two forms may be used interchangeably for dwv applications.

Each of those abs pipe fittings adjusts the angle at which your pipe is running and several also allow you to branch out into multiple lines. Most homes since mid 1970 have plastic pipes and fittings because it s inexpensive and easy to use. Plugs do pretty much the same thing but usually fit inside the fitting and are threaded to allow for future use of the pipe. Abs acrylonitrile butadiene styrene.

Here at plumbersstock we have hundreds of abs fittings. Abs pipe is available in solid wall and cellular core construction in schedule 40 dimensions. Plastic pipe comes as either abs acrylonitrile butadiene styrene or pvc polyvinyl chloride. Abs pipe may be used in buried or above ground dwv applications.

The abs construction provides excellent rigidity and smooth interior walls to improve flow inhibit scaling and provide superior resistance to chemicals and corrosion. Cast iron pipe and fittings black pvc schedule 40 sch 40 dwv pipe and fittings white. Simply glue the joints using a primer and liquid cement. Abs pipe is sold in 10 and 20 lengths plus 12 lengths in canada.