Galvanized Fittings

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• More About Galvanized Fittings

  Galvanized fittings are used for countless outdoor and industrial applications to protect against corrosion and salt. Galvanized pipe and fittings may be used in most applications with the exception of underground lines. They work best with cold water lines, but are suitable for hot water lines as well. The main advantage of using galvanized fittings is their superior rust resistance when compared to black and copper fittings.
  
  There are many different types of galvanized fittings, each serving a particular function.
  
  45 & 90 Degree Elbows are used to change the direction of the flow of water 45 or 90 degrees. These fittings are connected directly to a galvanized pipe.
  
  45 & 90 Street Elbows are also used to change the direction of the flow of water 45 or 90 degrees. Unlike a standard elbow, a street elbow is connected to a galvanized fitting.
  
  Couplings are used to connect two pieces of galvanized pipe together.
  
  Caps are used to cover the outside end of a galvanized pipe.
  
  Regular Cored Plugs have male threaded ends for closing the end of a pipe. The plug inserts into female pipes or fittings that contain male NPT threads. A cored plug has a square head which allows it to be installed easily with a wrench.
  
  Tee Fittings are used to either combine or split fluid flow. They are also used to connect pipes of different diameters or for changing the direction of pipe runs.
  
  Unions are similar to couplings and are used to connect two pieces of pipe together. However, a union is designed to allow quick and convenient disconnection of pipes for maintenance or fixture replacement.
  
  We offer a wide selection of Ward galvanized fittings, with sizes ranging from 1/8" to 2".