Pipeline Preferences: Adjustability vs. A Perfect Fit

Because many pipe connectors and repair fittings are similar in look and adjust well to nominal pipe sizes, they can trigger an “interchangeable” or “one size fits all” mentality. The underlying problem with the “one size fits all” approach, however, is that it often means “…but not very well.” Here is a checklist of considerations for finding fittings that are closer to a perfect fit for pipeline applications.