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  • Mar 1, 2008, 07:25 AM
    MGB
    Is it possible to connect PVC to a 3/8 soft copper line?
    Is it possible to connect PVC to a 3/8 soft copper line?

    I'm creating a misting system out of PVC but I want to connect it to my city water supply, I'm not sure how to connect the two pipes best, I'm assuming soldering wouldn't be good, so I was thinking PVC glue or threading them somehow.
  • Mar 1, 2008, 07:43 AM
    hkstroud
    Please explain 3/8 soft copper line. Is it 3/8 soft copper pipe or 3/8 tubing?

    There is a difference. Pipe is measured on the inside, tubing is measured on the outside.

    If its 3/8 copper pipe, solder on a 3/8 threaded adapter on the copper (male or female), glue on the opposite on the PVC.
    If its 3/8 copper tubing (like the supply tubes to your faucet) you will probably have to use a compression fitting of some type.
  • Mar 1, 2008, 09:18 AM
    speedball1
    Quote:

    If its 3/8 copper pipe, solder on a 3/8 threaded adapter on the copper (male or female), glue on the opposite on the PVC.
    I like this one, Harold. You may also use a compression adapter on the copper if you wish but without knowing the size of the PVC pipe it's impossible to size the adapters at this time. Regards, Tom
  • Mar 1, 2008, 09:48 AM
    hkstroud
    You are right of course, Tom. Should have just said "threaded adapter " with out specifying the size. Beats soldering the PVC thoiugh.

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