PVC Pipe & Fittings

PVC Pipe & Fittings make plumbing projects faster, cleaner, and affordable for homeowners, contractors, and maintenance teams. Lightweight and corrosion-resistant, PVC delivers smooth flow, quiet operation, and long service life for cold water supply, irrigation, drain-waste-vent (DWV), pool and spa lines, and HVAC condensate. Common fittings—elbows, tees, wyes, couplings, unions, adapters, bushings, caps, and PVC ball or check valves—let you build tight, leak-resistant systems with predictable performance.

Choose the right specification for your job. Schedule 40 PVC is the go-to for residential pressure lines and general plumbing; Schedule 80 provides thicker walls and higher pressure ratings for industrial or pump applications. DWV pipe and fittings handle gravity drainage and venting. For potable water, look for NSF/ANSI 61 and 14 markings. Typical PVC temperature limit is 140°F (60°C); for hot water distribution, select CPVC instead. Verify standards such as ASTM D1785 (pressure pipe), D2466 (Sch 40 fittings), and D2467 (Sch 80 fittings).

Installation is straightforward with solvent-weld joints. Cut square with a PVC cutter or fine-tooth saw, deburr and chamfer, dry-fit, then apply purple primer and compatible PVC cement to socket and spigot. Assemble with a quarter-turn and hold briefly; allow proper cure time based on temperature and pipe size. Use PTFE tape on threaded connections, not excess paste. Support long runs with hangers; allow for thermal expansion and avoid prolonged UV exposure—paint or shield outdoor pipe.

Stock common sizes from 1/2 in. to 4 in., plus repair couplings and unions for serviceability. A well-planned kit pairs pipe, fittings, valves, primer, cement, clamps, and measuring and cutting tools, enabling fast, clean installs and easy modifications. With low cost, wide availability, and reliable sealing, PVC pipe and fittings remain a top choice for modern plumbing and irrigation builds. Select matching primers and cements by schedule and diameter for code compliance and safety.