Connectors for plastic pipe

Duke · Aug 28, 2006

I have to connect several pieces of the black plastic pipe used to pump water from a lake to my cottage. Which connectors are recommended ...steel or plastic?

Bob NH · Aug 28, 2006

If the connectors are outdoors, I use the hard plastic PVC fittings. If inside, brass or stainless are preferred.

I always avoid the white ones because I have seen too many broken ones.

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Duke · Sep 3, 2006

Is there a problem with using the stainless connectors outside ? Wouldn't they survive the harsh effects of minus 25f temperatures in winter better than plastic?.Pipes would be empty and on land then.

BiffNH · Sep 3, 2006

I agree with Bob, avoid the white (nylon) fittings - they don't last as long as the blue PVC style. Galvanized and brass are good, but if the fitting is going to be submerged I would stay with the PVC, unless you know that the brass fitting is of good quality. Of course if you have a source of stainless, then go for it!

John-casting97 · Sep 3, 2006

biffnh said:
I agree with Bob, avoid the white (nylon) fittings - they don't last as long as the blue PVC style. Galvanized and brass are good, but if the fitting is going to be submerged I would stay with the PVC, unless you know that the brass fitting is of good quality. Of course if you have a source of stainless, then go for it!

I agree with you.pvc is more durable than the white fittings.stainless steel is better.

Tickridgescott · Sep 5, 2006

I would be using brass. WHy not use brass barbed fittings?

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