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Can PVC schedule 40 be used for a threaded tub spout nipple? I have been struggling to stop leaks coming from a copper nipple that I made from sweat fittings and 1/2" copper pipe. I believe I have traced the leaks to damaged (prior to my purchasing) male threads on the copper male adapter.
I sorted through most of a box of threaded male adapters in Home Depot, and they were all damaged. My theory is when they were shipped from China, they were at the bottom of a 10 foot high stack of boxes. The weight and vibration during shipping garbaged up the threads. I was looking for a cast bronze x sweat threaded male adapter, because I thought this would give me a better chance at having higher quality threads.
I want to use PVC threaded male adapters, solvent welded to 1/2" PVC pipe. Is this OK? I want to to this route because I know the threads will be good, and I am more confident I can get the nipple length exactly right to ensure the proper fit. I am less confident with this process with copper.
Thanks for any replies.
I sorted through most of a box of threaded male adapters in Home Depot, and they were all damaged. My theory is when they were shipped from China, they were at the bottom of a 10 foot high stack of boxes. The weight and vibration during shipping garbaged up the threads. I was looking for a cast bronze x sweat threaded male adapter, because I thought this would give me a better chance at having higher quality threads.
I want to use PVC threaded male adapters, solvent welded to 1/2" PVC pipe. Is this OK? I want to to this route because I know the threads will be good, and I am more confident I can get the nipple length exactly right to ensure the proper fit. I am less confident with this process with copper.
Thanks for any replies.