Glued and Quick Connect Fittings Compared

What are Glued Fittings and how are they used on CPVC?

Forget the mess that comes with glued fittings. ProBite ® does not use messy glues to connect CPVC and can easily connect and disconnect if desired. There is no waiting for piping to dry and ProBite ® quick plumbing fittings can connect pipe in just seconds.

When working with glued fittings it is required that you completely clean the pipe before the glue is applied. For a complete seal, it is important that you carefully spread a proper amount of glue on the pipe completely around the surface area that will be inserted into the fitting.

Once the glue is applied, the pipe should be inserted into the fitting with a twisting motion and held in place until the glue is dried and there is a tight seal. Glued fittings are commonly used with CPVC (chlorinated polyvinyl chloride). It is very difficult to not make a mess when connecting tubing with glued fittings as seen in the image to the right.

Benefits of Quick Connect Fittings over Glued

Working with glued fittings can not only make a mess but can be very time consuming when having to evenly apply the glue and hold the connection together until the glue dries. With ProBite's Quick Connect technology you can connect pipe with a single push and easily disconnect the pipes if desired without have to cut and damage the piping as you would with glued fittings.

Major Differences Between Glued and Push to Connect Fittings:

• When using glued fittings, both the fitting and tubing are permanently formed and must be cut out and discarded if removal is required. ProBite Push Connect ® fitting technology is installed without the use of glue or special tools. The permanent leak-free connection is formed without damage to the fitting or tubing.
  
  
• If removal is desired, ProBite's removal tool makes it easy to disconnect the fitting from the tubing and both may be re-installed or re-used. Unlike glued fittings, ProBite’s quick connection plumbing technology does not require the use of messy glues or extra work to connect tubing.
  
  
• ProBite’s push fitting technology creates a permanent seal in seconds, with no special skills or understanding of gluing techniques. Users only push to connect for a permanent seal.