🧰 What Is a PVC Socket End Cap?
A PVC socket end cap is a pipe fitting used to seal the end of a PVC pipe. It has a socket (slip) connection, meaning the pipe slides into the cap and is secured using solvent cement.
📐 Common Specifications
- Material: Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride (uPVC)
- Connection Type: Socket (for solvent welding)
- Pressure Ratings: PN10 or PN16 depending on size and standard
- Temperature Range: Up to 60°C (140°F)
- Sizes Available: Typically from 20 mm to 400 mm (or 1/2″ to 16″)
🧪 Applications
- Sealing unused pipe ends
- Pressure testing systems
- Future expansion points
- Irrigation and water supply systems
- Pool and spa plumbing
🛠️ Installation Tips
- Clean and dry the pipe end
- Apply PVC primer and solvent cement
- Insert pipe fully into the socket
- Allow curing time (usually 24 hours before pressure testing)
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