Method for Connecting Pipe Systems

摘要

A method of coupling a pipe to a variety of standard off-the-shelf components by circumferentially grooving the pipe and placing at least one O-ring on the grooved pipe, which has thus become a universal fitting, and by applying a visually identifiable adhesive and/or crimping with a crimp tool.

主权项

1. A method for forming a joint using standard components while on a job site comprising the steps of: forming at least one circumferential groove on a pipe with a hand-held pipe-grooving tool; seating at least one O-ring in the circumferential groove(s) on the pipe; providing a standard component having at least one opening to receive a pipe; applying a colored adhesive to the outer surface of the pipe and/or the inner surface of the standard component; slidingly engaging the standard component and the pipe to one another, the adhesive forming a visually identifiable bond between the pipe and the standard component.