Plumbing fittings are used everywhere in the home, but they're not always that obvious. A plumbing fitting or adapter is typically used in residential pipe systems to attach straight lengths of pipe to other shapes or sizes, adapt to various sizes or types, and even for controlling fluid flow in certain systems. It's a vital part of every household and has many different jobs to perform throughout the course of a typical day.

There are basically two different kinds of plumbing that a fitting can be used for. One is threaded pipe and the other is plastic pipe. Threaded pipe is common in both kitchen and bathroom plumbing. The threads on the threaded pipe to allow for movement and expansion when placed under varying levels of pressure and temperature. This means that you can use thinner materials in these areas compared to other pipes.

Plastic pipe is often used for replacing older and worn out plumbing in conjunction with new construction or renovations. A compression coupling is a type of fitting that's most commonly found in HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) units in both new and old homes. This is a type of fitting that allows hot water or any other liquid through a cold system in an efficient manner.

If you have a leaking plumbing system in your home then one of the first things you should do is take a look at your water heater. In many instances a simple water heater repair is all it takes to resolve an issue with your plumbing system. One of the different types of fittings you can use for fixing water heaters involves a compression coupling and is commonly referred to as a TPR fitting. You'll find that this particular fitting is one of the most common when it comes to plumbing repairs and installations in both commercial and residential properties.

The reason why TPR pipe fittings are so common is because they're capable of working with both hot and cold water. In addition to this they're able to work with different types of temperature. Some pipe fittings require special pipes to be installed depending on the type of system they're used with. If you're unsure which type of pipe needs to be installed then you can always call a professional plumber to help you out and ensure that your plumbing installation is complete.

Bushing is another common plumbing fixture that's used in plumbing systems. A bushing is a part that connects two pipes together or the end of a single pipe that's used to help seal against leakage. One of the most common types of bushing you'll find is a Nipple bushing but there are also others such as a Seamless bushing, a P-bonded bushing, a tapered bushing, and a slotted bushing. No matter what type of bushing you use it will ultimately come down to two things: how large your leak is and how much material the leak is leaving behind.