VALVES

THREADED, COMPRESSION, SWEAT SLIP

TYPICAL

TYPES

OF VALVE

CONNECTIONS

THREADED

For use with iron pipe, copper, PVC, CPVC.

A connection is made by threading an adapter or pipe into a valve. Thread seal tape is applied to iron pipe threads before installing valve.

COMPRESSION

For use with copper only.

A connection is made without the use of solder. As the nut is tightened it compresses the washer around the tubing.

SWEAT

For use with copper

(CxC or sweat).

A connection is made by heating the pipe and fitting and melting solder to seal any gaps and permanently join each surface.

SLIP

For use with

PVC and CPVC.

A connection is made by slipping the valve onto the pipe and glued in place.

Always check local building codes before starting any project.

Use with:

Hot or cold water, steam or gas

Iron Pipe, Copper, PVC, CPVC and Pex

Residential, commercial or industrial applications

Threaded, compression, sweat and

Pex connections

1

SELECTING

A VALVE

2

3

1. Identify the area where

the work will be done.

2. Choose the right valve

connection based on the

piping being used.

3. Match the valve size to

the pipe size being used.