All About Pipe Fitting Measurements

Pipe fitting measurements are in indicated in either the English or the Metric System. It includes variety of features and stages and for this reason using the usual outlines would be discussed in this write up. In this article, readers are presented with some things to consider regarding pipe fitting and the like.

Types

Pipe fittings have many techniques. Usual methods are compression fittings, pitless adapters, flexible couplings and four-way fittings. Techniques like bulk head fitting and cap and rigid fitting are also noted for the procedure. Variations of elbows could either be 90 or 45 degrees. Reducing elbows, ferrules and expansion couplings are noted kinds of fittings as well. Variations of their sizes are available as well for flanges, plugs, nipples and end bells. To be realistic, setups for pipe settings vary: it really depends on the usage.

Shapes and Materials

The materials and shape are key features to check with regards to fitting of pipes. The usual shapes are round, square, oval and rectangular kinds. Materials also vary, but to name a few, carbon, bronze, ceramic and ABS are usually preferred. Vitrified clay, flouresin, fiberglass, cast iron and EPDM are some materials being utilized. Other prefers stainless and steel alloys for its flexibility while titanium and rubber could also be good materials. The different functions of pipe fittings assert why there are different materials being used.

The Schedule Numbers

ANSI or American National Standards Institute devised a norm that calculates the thickness of the wall and that is the 'schedule numbers'. The schedule numbers includes all pipe sizes: from NPS 1/8' up to NPS 36'. It should be noted that this connection is only for fittings that match with the exact American National Standards Institute schedule number.

The Metric and English Measurements

The metric system of measurement uses meters or millimeters while the Standard English gauges use inches when measuring. A 4 mm four-way or cross is about 3/16 inches and 3 mm for a 1/8 inches coupling. A 2 mm is around (plug or cap) 1/16 inches in size. For further sizes, the internet is one of the best resources to check for standard measurements. Knowing something about pipe fitting could definitely an advantage in working projects related to fitting of pipes. Nonetheless, asking somebody who is a veteran regarding this information should also be considered.

Galih Prasetya is a freelance article writer, mostly on dimensions related topics. On this article, he will discuss the importance of understanding Pipe Fitting Dimensions.



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Pentair Water 1" Pitless Adapter A10148-P2 Well Supply Accessories

Product Features

• "PENTAIR WATER" PITLESS ADAPTER
• 1" pitless adapter
• For 4" submersible installation
• Connects water pipe to the side of the well casing
• The 1/2 connects to the pipe coming up from your s

Product Specifications

Part Number A10148-P2

Item Package Quantity1

Item Dimensions

Weight8 Pounds

Length5 inches

Width5 inches

Height3 inches

Product Description

1" Pitless Adapter, For 4" Submersible Installation, Connects Water Pipe to The Side Of The Well Casing Below Frost Level & The 1/2 Connects To The Pipe Coming Up From Your Submersible Pump, Makes A 90 Degree Elbow Through The Side Of The Well Casing To Discharge The Water Line Under Ground, Top Of The Pitless Half That Connects To The Pump, Has A 1' NPT Threading Into It That Does Not Go Through, This Allows You To Screw A Piece Of Pipe Into It To Lift The Pitless Adapter & The Pump, Up Out Of The Receiver Half To Disconnect, Use With True Value #s 123-323, 123-324, 123-325, 123-326, 123-327, 123-328 & 123-332.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 5 x 3 inches ; 8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B003B6F2HG
• Item model number: A10148-P2

Simmons Mfg. 1840 Pitless Adapter

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000DZKTFS
• Item model number: 1840

Product Description

Compact style, bronze body, buna n O ring, vertical position indicator and factory tested 250 P.S.I. Supports 2500 lb. Fits 4 1/2'' to 12'' casing size. 1'' F.I.P.S. outlet size.

Pitless Adaptors

Pitless adaptors are mechanical devices used to provide frost free, sanitary well connections. They are designed to replace pump houses, which are expensive, and well pits, which are no longer legal in Alberta. Well pits can contaminate wells by allowing water from high water tables, surface flooding, or broken water lines to enter a well. Well pits can also be death traps for animals and people. Well pits can trap explosive gasses, such as methane, and explode, or asphyxiants, such as nitrogen or carbon dioxide and. (see Figure 1).


Figure 1. Well pit.

Pitless adaptors are commonly used for submersible pumps, where the pressure tank is located in a basement, pump house or shop. They can also be used for shallow and deep well jet pumps and working-head pumps. Two common pitless adaptors are the spring-type and slotted-type (see Figure 2).


Figure 2. Pitless adaptor types.

Installation

Pitless adaptors are installed 2 to 3 m (6 - 10 ft) below ground level for protection from frost. The ground is excavated around the well casing to this depth, and a hole is made in the well casing. The discharge fitting is installed and attached to the water pipe. The discharge fitting is either clamped, bolted or welded onto the casing.

Some pitless adaptors come as a 2 to 3 m (6 - 10 ft) pre-assembled unit. These adaptors are attached to the well casing that has been cut off below frost level.

Once the discharge fitting is installed and the water pipe to the pressure tnak is in place, the excavation is backfilled with clay material, then compacted. The well casing should extend a minimum of 20 cm (8 in) above the ground surface. A ventilated cap is installed for sanitary protection. The ground surface around the well should be mounded and sloped to drain water away from it.

Removal

Pitless adaptors provide convenient access to the submersible pump for maintenance or repair. Removal of the submersible pump depends on the type of pitless adaptor installed. Generally, a metal cable on spring-type adaptors can be pulled to disengage the spring locking mechanism, and the pump is pulled out using the galvanized extension pipe. Slotted-type adaptors can be pulled directly using the galvanized extension pipe, while some models require loosening of the adaptor assembly with a screwdriver or wrench before pulling out the pump.

For further information, contact any of the Agricultural Water Specialists with Alberta Agriculture and Food at the following locations:
Lethbridge (403) 381-5846
Red Deer (403) 340-5324
Edmonton (780) 422-5000


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