slip vs threaded fittings

[the_deeb]

With PVC fittings do you prefer slip or threaded? Why?

 

[Ruadh]

With PVC fittings do you prefer slip or threaded? Why?

I actually prefer slip fit.

You can cut the pipe to what ever length you need where as, unless you have a die to cut new threads, you have to take whatever length the threaded pipe comes in and make it fit your application.

I found in the past that when I tried to take threaded fittings apart they would gall and I'd have to get new ones anyway.

Ruadh

 

[Conner]

Slip connections are generally easier for assembly, but screw connections provide easier removal and replacement with a minimum of cutting. I guess it depends on how confident/happy you are with your plumbing skills .

 

[The1and only]

Slip because it is easier to get the desired length and the seal is much better than thread IMO.

 

[FSM]

slip if it's permanent (PVC cement); threaded if it might need to be removed. For example, the drain on my tank has a slip x threaded elbow cemented to it, so the external plumbing isn't irreversibly fused to the bulkhead fitting.

 

[Pharaoh]

I prefer threaded. They can be reused.

 

[azazal]

slip if it's permanent (PVC cement); threaded if it might need to be removed. For example, the drain on my tank has a slip x threaded elbow cemented to it, so the external plumbing isn't irreversibly fused to the bulkhead fitting.

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[fatherof5]

It all depends on the PSI, if its not much then i would use slip but if the PSI is alot then i would go with threaded and a higher rating of PVC.

 

[jeffers]

i use both. threaded near the start and end but slip for the rest.