Plumbing Fittings & Pipes

What are plumbing fittings?

Plumbing fittings are the parts that join, turn, branch, reduce or close pipes. An elbow changes direction, a tee splits flow into two, a socket joins two straight lengths, and a reducer connects two different sizes. Valves, unions and plugs then let you isolate, open or seal a line.

Every fitting must match both the pipe material and the joint type. For example, GI and brass fittings usually screw together with BSP threads, PPR fittings join by heat fusion, PVC fittings use solvent cement, and HDPE often uses compression or fusion joints. As a result, choosing the right material first saves time and avoids leaks.

How to choose the right pipes and fittings

• Match the fitting to the pipe material you already have, because mixed materials need special adaptors.
• Check the joint type: threaded, solvent cement, heat fusion, compression or welded.
• Confirm the size standard, since some ranges use inches and others use millimetres.
• Choose a pressure rating that suits your water supply or pump pressure.
• Use PPR, CPVC or metal fittings for hot water, as standard PVC suits cold water only.
• Order thread sealant, solvent cement or clips with the fittings so the job is not delayed.

Applications of plumbing fittings in Kenya

1. Household water supply. Connecting mains, storage tanks, taps and showers in homes and apartments.
2. Hot water systems. Joining heat-resistant PPR, CPVC, brass or stainless lines to geysers and solar heaters.
3. Borehole and pump lines. Linking borehole risers, pumps, pressure tanks and delivery mains.
4. Farm irrigation. Building PVC and HDPE mains that feed drip lines, sprinklers and troughs.
5. Drainage and waste. Carrying waste and storm water away through PVC drainage pipes and bends.
6. Commercial buildings. Plumbing offices, hotels, malls and hospitals with long-lasting pipework.
7. Fire water lines. Running GI and steel pipework to hydrants and hose reels where specified.
8. Factory process lines. Moving water, air, steam and chemicals with steel and stainless fittings.
9. Gas installations. Connecting LPG and lab gas with brass fittings rated for gas.
10. Repairs and maintenance. Replacing leaking elbows, sockets and unions to restore pressure quickly.

Why choose Sparks Plumbing Experts

1. Every common pipe materialGI, PPR, PVC, HDPE, brass and stainless fittings are all stocked, so you can match any existing system.
2. Common sizes in stockMost fitting types come in several sizes, from small domestic sizes up to larger mains sizes.
3. Pipes, fittings and valves togetherPipes, fittings, valves, clamps and jointing products come in one order.
4. Help with thread and size standardsWe help you confirm inch and millimetre sizes before you buy, which avoids return trips.
5. Visit or collect in NairobiOur store is at KCB Building, Enterprise Road, in the Industrial Area, so you can see parts before you buy or collect your order.
6. Quotes your wayAsk for prices by phone, WhatsApp, email or the online quote form, whichever suits you on site.
7. Over 1,600 products in one placeOur catalogue covers 55 categories, so one supplier can handle most of your parts list.
8. Help choosing the right partSend a nameplate photo, a drawing or the old part, and we help you match size and specification.
9. Single items or project quantitiesWe price a single replacement part just as readily as a full site order.
10. Supply across East AfricaWe serve customers across Kenya, and we also supply buyers in Uganda and Tanzania.

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