What are the most common types (and sizes) of PVC pipe Fittings?
Question:I work as manager in a small hardware store and for ordering purposes need to know the most common sizes and types of fittings. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Answers:
Pvc pipe should be stocked in 1/2,3/4,1,11/4,11/2,2,3,4"(sch... 40). Cpvc(hot&cold) pipe should be stocked in 1/2 & 3/4.
Fittings should include couplings, male and female adapters, tees, elbows (45* & 90*),& tees.
Sewer &drain pipe ( Thin wall) should be stocked in 3&4". Stock both solid and perforated. This pipe requires different fittings because schedule 40 fittings won't work on this type of pipe.
1"
3/4"
Talk to your wholesaler. He should direct you properly.
For water lines, 1/2, 3/4 and 1". For drains, 1-1/4, 1-1/2 and 2". Drain fittings are labeled DWV (drainage, waste and vent). Fittings include 90 degree elbows, 45 degree elbow and 22-1/2 degree elbows. water fittings are normally 90, and 45 degrees. You will also need Tees for the water supply lines and drainage fittings. Couplings in all sizes are also needed.
3/4 and 1/2 PVC
3/4 and 1/2 CPVC
PVC is cold water most use 1/2 so the water pressure won't be to strong and after a short period to time bust fittings loose.
CPVC is hot water most use 3/4 the fittings are about the same size as 1/2 in PVC but will hold up in hot water.
The PVC is white and CPVC is beige.
Most usable fittings are: couplings, elbows, tees and reducers.
Then you have drain pipes most popular is 11/2" some 11/4" but not as much as 11/2". you will need couplings, elbows, tees, y's, reducers. Most reducers or adapters go from 2" to 11/2.
you will also need to carry some 2" clean out plugs.
its good to have a good selection on hand, because if your know to have hard to find items then most plumbers and everyday do it yourselfers will buy everything they need from you and tell friends. But if you go buy the above items in larger quantities, then you should be good without tying a lot of money in inventory. Of course for a hardware store fittings are cheap and you can mark them up 100%.
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