Quick connect fittings for plumbing, made of copper, stainless steel or CPVC, require no tools, glue or solder for a leak-proof connection. They are reusable, cost-effective and eco-friendly. They are also used in high-pressure compressed air systems and gas and propane supply lines. Manufacturers offer warranties and repair kits.
A quick connect fitting used in plumbing applications requires no tools, glue or solder to make a leak proof connection. Made of copper, stainless steel or chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC), the quick connect fitting can be removed, rebuilt and reused, making it more cost effective than traditional plumbing connections. The typical quick connect fitting relies on a reusable O-ring and a compression fitting to seal around the hydraulic hose. Installation is usually as easy as cutting the hose to size, cleaning the end of the hose, and then sliding the quick connect fitting onto the hose.
With many people looking for new ways to be green, the quick connect fitting is gaining popularity among plumbing choices for both new construction and remodeling. The absence of glues, solders and chemicals to install a building’s plumbing components saves time and costs for many budgets. With most traditional plumbing components—from elbows, tees, and bends to ball valves—offered in a quick-connect fitting, an entire plumbing system can be built without using a single drop of glue or piece of solder. Many manufacturers of quick-connect fittings offer warranties comparable to or exceeding those found on traditional plumbing components.
The quick connect fitting is not limited to basic plumbing systems. Many manufacturers are producing quick connect systems intended for high pressure compressed air systems and gas and propane supply lines. The same reliable, reusable connectors are used with these systems, making routing changes or adding future lines as easy as plugging in new connections. It is common, however, for all the different systems to use dedicated color coding in the tubing and connectors. This makes it easy to identify the correct line when it comes time to add to the system.
Most quick connect fitting manufacturers also make special tools used to disconnect fittings. Failure to use the proper tool when disconnecting a fitting can result in damage to the fitting and the inability to reuse the connector. While leaks are not a common occurrence with a quick connect fitting, most system manufacturers also offer repair and rebuild kits to make it easy to repair a leaky or damaged connector. System manufacturers also offer purpose-built marking tools and bevel tools to facilitate quick, trouble-free assembly.
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