WATER MANIFOLD SYSTEM AND METHOD

摘要

A system for distributing water within a building operates to distribute water from a pressurized water supply source to devices that receive water, such as faucets, toilets, showers, sprinklers, and hot water heating devices . The system includes at least one manifold (12) which may be of unitary mol ded plastic construction and comprised of chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CP VC). The manifold (12) includes an entry port (14) and a plurality of outlet ports which are also referred to as sockets (16). The sockets (16) are conf igured to receive fitting inserts (21) of various types that include water l ine connectors (20). The sockets (16) are also configured to accept standard plastic water conduits therein in cemented relation. The water line connect ors (20) may include metallic connectors such as barbed fittings, which can be used to connect the manifold (12) and crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) pipe in nonthreaded relation. Manifolds (12) may be connected together to provid e suitable distribution arrangements.