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Street Fittings vs Regular Fittings
Why use a street fitting instead of a regular fitting? While they can often accomplish the same things, street fittings can simplify your system and decrease the risk of leaks. Unlike regular fittings, which have two female ends and require a short pipe to connect, street fittings have one male and one female end, allowing them to connect directly to another fitting. This makes them ideal for tight spaces and compact layouts where you want to avoid extra joints. Just keep in mind that while street fittings offer compactness, regular fittings are still preferred for pipe-to-pipe connections, where each of the pipes will already have male ends.
Street Fittings FAQs
Where are street fittings used?
In an irrigation system, street fittings are used to create compact connections between pipes or tubing without needing extra pieces. They’re commonly found in tight spaces, such as near valves, manifolds, or at changes in direction where elbows or tees are needed. By connecting directly to another fitting, street fittings help simplify the layout and save space in both drip systems and regular sprinkler systems.
Can street fittings handle high pressure?
Most street fittings can handle higher water pressure, but their maximum pressure depends on the material and rating of the fitting. Some PVC or plastic street fittings are designed for low to medium-pressure systems like drip or residential sprinkler setups, while metal fittings can handle higher pressures. Always check the manufacturer’s specifications to ensure the fitting is suitable for your system’s water pressure.
What types of street PVC fittings are there?
The most common types of street fittings are street elbows, but there are also tees, reducers, bushings, and plugs. Each has one male end and one female end, allowing direct connection to another fitting without extra pipe. Street PVC elbows change direction, tees create branches, reducers adjust pipe size, bushings adapt thread sizes, and caps or plugs close off lines. These varieties make street fittings versatile for plumbing and irrigation layouts.
