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sum (FL)
I have a question, those PVC sch 80 gray color riser nipples that are typically used for sprinklers do they have the same OD as regular PVC pipes?
In other words, if I have a 1/2" socket tee conection on a sprinkler pipe, can I take one long sch 80 nipple, cut in half, use the cut end and solvent weld into the tee? Or must I use a short piece of 1/2" then a male adapter?
I assumed they have same OD but on dry fitting they seem a little loose.
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packy (MA)
it should be the same size. a nipple is simply a piece of pipe with threads on either end.
the middle section between the threads is standard pipe size.
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bernabeu (SC)
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I have a question, those PVC sch 80 gray color riser nipples that are typically used for sprinklers do they have the same OD as regular PVC pipes?
YES
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"Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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m & m (MD)
The OD remains the same regardless of schedule. It is the ID that will change.
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hj (AZ)
I do that all the time when I need to transiton from a metal fitting to a plastic line. The "thread" will be loose in the socket, but the cut end will not be.
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