White PVC Pipe Adhesive Fittings Sleeves Bend Elbow Tee Reducer Caps Ball Valve

Match the fitting's nominal diameter to your pipe's outside diameter (OD). For example, a 20 mm fitting is designed for pipe with a 20 mm OD. If you are stepping between two pipe sizes — say from a 32 mm main to a 20 mm branch — select a reducer sleeve or reducer tee with the corresponding size combination (e.g., 32 × 20 mm). When in doubt, measure your existing pipe OD with calipers before ordering.

No. These are rigid white PVC fittings intended for cold-water applications only. PVC begins to soften at temperatures above approximately 60 °C (140 °F), and standard PVC solvent cement joints are not rated for continuous hot-water or steam service. For hot-water lines, consider CPVC or copper fittings instead.

Use a PVC-rated solvent cement (also called PVC glue or PVC primer + cement). Apply PVC primer to both the pipe spigot and the fitting socket, then apply solvent cement and push the pipe firmly into the socket with a slight twist. Hold for 30 seconds and allow the joint to cure per the cement manufacturer's instructions (typically 15–30 minutes before handling, 24 hours before pressure testing).

Yes. The rigid white PVC compound used in these fittings includes UV stabilisers that resist degradation from sunlight, making them suitable for above-ground garden irrigation, rainwater collection, and pond pipework. For long-term outdoor installations in high-UV climates, painting the fittings with a water-based exterior paint can further extend service life.

A properly made solvent-cement joint is as strong as or stronger than the pipe itself — the cement chemically fuses the fitting socket and pipe spigot into a single monolithic piece. Threaded connections, by contrast, rely on mechanical engagement and sealant tape, which can loosen over time. For permanent, buried, or pressurised runs, solvent-cement joints are generally preferred.

These fittings are designed for rigid PVC pipe with matching OD dimensions. Flexible PVC pipe with the same OD can sometimes be solvent-cemented, but the bond quality depends on the flexible PVC formulation — test a sample joint first. Standard polyethylene (PE) or HDPE pipe is not compatible with PVC solvent cement; use compression or barbed fittings for PE pipe instead.

A concentric bushing has both the inlet and outlet centred on the same axis, so the pipe centreline stays aligned — ideal for vertical runs or where alignment is not critical. An eccentric bushing offsets the smaller outlet to one side, keeping the bottom (or top) of both pipes flush — commonly used in horizontal drain lines to prevent air pockets and ensure self-draining flow.

Choose the Ball Valve Sleeve when both sides of your system use plain PVC pipe that will be solvent-cemented directly into the valve sockets — this gives a fully glued, permanent installation. Choose the Female Thread Ball Valve when one or both sides need to connect to a male-threaded fitting, pump port, or equipment inlet, allowing the valve to be unscrewed and replaced without cutting the pipe.