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    Dec 29, 2007, 03:29 PM
    Plumbing elbow on plastic and metal pipes
    Is it possible to use the same plumbing elbow on plastic and metal pipes, or are they specially made for each type? Thanks
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    Dec 29, 2007, 03:55 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by bkaneweb
    Is it possible to use the same plumbing elbow on plastic and metal pipes, or are they specially made for each type? Thanks
    Pipe threads are uniformed. I have converted many a threaded galvanized pipe to PVC using a PVC thread to slip adapter. Good luck, Tom
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