Articles Tagged with ''fittings''

Sioux Chief announced that its 2014 no-lead product list, which allows contractors and wholesalers to compare old leaded item numbers with new no-lead item numbers quickly and easily.

Matco-Norca offers a full line of lead-free-compliant Poly PEX fittings for residential and commercial applications. 

Legend continues to grow its offering of no-lead products in preparation of the new federal no-lead legislation.

Effective Oct. 31, 2008, IPEX Inc. will discontinue the production and the sale of WarmRite Floor® pipe, fittings and accessories for the North American hydronic heating market.

The most commonly used steel pipe for sprinkler systems is black steel pipe. Copper tubing is another piping material listed for sprinklers in NFPA 13. Also, plastic pipe (namely, CPVC and PEX tubing) is permitted for certain types of sprinkler systems.

Anvil International recently launched a 3D CAD library at its website featuring Gruvlok® Grooved Couplings, Grooved and Plain-end Fittings, Flanges, and Valves.

When deciding which fittings to use for PEX piping there are a wide variety of products and tools available, as well as a variety of variables to consider, including costs, safety and ease of installation. If you don't do the research you could end up with major headaches, like getting sued due to groundwater contamination or a leaky system.