Top 5 Fitting blogs on BoshartU

BoshartU has published a wide range of blogs covering topics like water well, plumbing, filtration, step-by-step guides, PTFE tape, and much more. Among these, one of the most popular and frequently explored subjects is fittings. With so many different materials, sizes, and configurations, fittings are a broad and essential topic worth diving into.

Our goal with every blog is simple: to make complex topics easier to understand and to provide straightforward how-tos that give you confidence when working with our products. We’re proud of the resources we’ve created so far and excited about the many more to come.

In this post, we’re highlighting the top 5 most viewed fittings blogs, so you can quickly find the ones you won’t want to miss. Let’s jump in.

4 Reasons to Consider Pinch Clamps vs Crimp Rings for Making PEX Connections

This blog was created to compare pinch clamps and crimp rings for making PEX connections. PEX crimp connections are made by using a crimp ring that is an unbroken single piece of metal that slides onto the end of the PEX tubing. The ring is then secured to the tube, completing the connection. The PEX pinch clamp is a single piece of metal that is interlocked to ensure a secure joint. 

The blog goes into more detail, providing you with all the knowledge to help you decide which connection works best for you. To check out this blog, click on the link here. 

3 Do's and Don'ts When Assembling PVC Fittings

Released in 2024, this blog is the second most popular Fitting blog. This blog dives into three things you should do and three things you shouldn't do when making threaded connections with PVC fittings and pipe. The first one is you should NOT over tighten joints by turning once more, just to make sure. Instead, you should finger tighten, then add one or two more turns, but no more. 

In this blog you will also find charts that will help you better understand what not to do. To check out the other two dos and don'ts, read the whole blog here.

10 Different Types of Pipe Nipples

Another blog released in 2024, 10 Different Types of Pipe Nipples explores a variety of pipe nipples, explaining when you would need each one. Some of the pipe nipples this blog covers are Barrel pipe nipples, Weld pipe nipples, Hex pipe nipples, right-left hand pipe nipples and more. 

This blog was designed to help you narrow down which pipe nipple you need for your particular application. There may be other nipples found in the Industry, but we cover the 10 more common types. 

How to Properly Seal Stainless Steel Fittings, Nipples and Well Supplies

Stainless Steel has become more and more popular, being used across many industries. This blog was published in 2019 and highlights what you need to do to ensure you are properly sealing your stainless steel fittings, nipples and well supplies. Throughout the blog, we talk about gray stainless steel PTFE speciality tape, providing instructions to ensure you know exactly how to use it the first time. We also touch on gray magic pipe thread compound and how using both is the ultimate combination. 

How to Properly Seal Stainless Steel Fittings, Nipples and Well Supplies has been viewed almost 50,000 times since its release and for good reason. Knowing how to properly seal stainless steel fittings and nipples ensures leak proof connections. Give it a read! 

How to Choose the Right PEX Fitting

Our final blog was released in 2021, focusing on PEX fittings. How to Choose the Right PEX Fitting breaks down the different types of PEX, ensuring you know which one you need for certain applications. The blog also gives tips on how to determine the size of your PEX piping. It includes tons of visuals to make it super easy to understand. 

PEX fittings have grown in popularity and this blog will only help you understand them a little more. If you haven't had a chance, I highly recommend you check this one out. 

In Conclusion:

If you are needing information on Fittings, BoshartU is the place to be. You can find a wide range of articles, speaking on a variety of fittings and nipples. Whether its Stainless Steel, Plastic, PEX, ready cut pipe, how to wrap them, whatever it is, you can find a blog on BoshartU. 

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