connector
female thread
Used for connecting two pipes together.
Some have threaded ends for connection with other fittings.
union
locking nut The two halves opened up
threaded end
Similar to the steel type. Used for connecting two pipe together with flexibility of easy connection
and dismantling.
Some have threaded ends, others with compression fitting ends.
In some installations, the copper pipes are brazed (with silver flux) onto each half of the union and
then connected together with the locking nut.
NOTE: Brazing of copper to brass requires filler rods with 34% silver.
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