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Default How to connect copper to PVC?

On Nov 2, 11:52*am, Oren wrote:
On Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:34:21 -0700, Steve Barker

wrote:
If you don't have the soldering rig, a $7 Sharkbite is less than a burner, a
tank of fuel, solder, flux, and all the other stuff. *A lot less.


Steve


sharkbites don't fit pvc. *they fit CPVC.


(teach me moment)

Are not PVC / CPVC in the same diameters, etc.? *I know CPVC is for
hot water. *1/2 PVC is not the same size as 1/2 CPVC?

Thanks.


No.CPVC is smaller outside diameter. Enough so that the fittings do
not interchange.

Harry K