Waste Fittings

Waste fittings are plumbing parts used to connect sinks, baths, and showers to drain pipes. Key types include elbows, tees, and traps.

Types of Waste Fittings
– Bends and Elbows: Used to turn pipes around corners.
– Tees and Y-Joints: Used to join or split water flow lines.
– Traps (P-trap or S-trap): Hold water to block bad sewer smells from coming up the drain.

Common Connection Methods
– Compression: Uses a rubber ring and a screw nut to squeeze the pipe tight without glue.
– Solvent Weld: Uses a special chemical glue to melt and permanently fuse plastic parts together.
– Push-fit: Uses rubber O-rings so pipes just push straight into place.