Sprinkler Pipe Fitting Made of Clamp & Bolts?

3/5/2019

I ask this only to satisfy my own curious nature.

I've observed sprinkler system pipes that appear to be joined with what appears to be a two piece clamp which is itself joined by nuts and bolts.

What is this fitting style and how does this method function?

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Allen

3/5/2019 10:08:39 am

Most likely a temporary patch put into place until a section of leaking pipe can be replaced.

3/5/2019 11:40:08 am

Sounds like you may be describing something similar to Victaulic's "Installation-Ready" line of fittings.
They are a relatively new grooved piping system. Install is similar to other grooved systems.

See their website for details: https://www.victaulic.com/products/firelock%C2%99-installation-ready%C2%99-fittings/

Franck

3/5/2019 11:54:43 am

As indicated by ZS, seems that this is a grooved system with victaulic joining method. This is quite common for sprinkler systems, and for years (in addition to soldering method and screwing method).
Gives also some (limited) flexibility on the piping system.

Vincent Boves link

3/5/2019 05:57:48 pm

You are describing a Victaulic Fitting. Victaulic fitting were invented during World Ward II. Their original purpose was to couple and uncouple pipes rapidly to fuel ships and planes. The name itself stands for Victory through hydraulics. After the war they were applied to other pipe uses. The concept is simple a rubber gasket in the middle that gets squeezed tight creating a pretty good seal. They have been used widely by our industry for decades.

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