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Hydraulics Couplings

Despite friends' warnings, you decided to take that great deal on this house in Amityville. It's got some interesting history and a lot curb appeal. You're finally settled in but you seem to be having some problems with the plumbing. After awhile, the blood seeping through the walls starts to congeal and it's really screwing up your pipes. The plumber is too scared to take a look. What a wuss. Looks like you'll have to get your hands dirtyand check the pipes yourself. 

Plumbing Fittings

Hydraulic couplings are a type of plumbing fitting. Before we get into hydraulic couplings, or couplers, lets learn a little bit about fittings. Fittings, which can also be used in other mechanical applications, connect straight pipe sections to adapt to different shapes and sizes. Fittings are typically made out of the same material as the pipes, such as brass, copper, steel, PVC, or CPVC. There are hundreds of types of fittings, some more common than others.  A coupling is a type of connection. It connects two pipes together. If the material and size of the pipe are not the same, this is known as a reducing coupling or a reducer. Even if the other pipe is a larger, this is still known as a reducer. So what exactly is a hydraulic coupling then? A hydraulic coupling is used when there is extremely high water pressure. Because they can handle such high pressure, most are not used in general plumbing. Seals and fittings are available in different angles so they can properly fit with the pipes, However, hydraulic couplings only come in a straight or swivel orientation.

PEX vs. CPVC

Hydraulic couplings are typically made out of PEX or CPVC. What are the differences? * '''PEX''' ** Is flexible and strong at both high and low temperatures, making it useful for a variety of applications, especially plumbing. ** It can only be used for indoor and buried applications. It is not meant for outdoor, above-ground use. ** PEX is also freeze damage resistant. It will expand and contract as water freezes but it is not freeze-break proof. * '''CPVC''' ** Is designed for water distribution systems, both hot and cold. ** It is more cost-effective than PEX and will not corrode.

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