Technical Specifications

Joining method for SDR tubing
(CTS) or SIDR 7 pipe (IPS) only
Joining Method for SIDR pipe (IPS)
Explanation of Terms
IPS – Iron Pipe Size
CTS – Copper Tube Size
PE – Polyethylene
IPS/OD – Iron Pipe Size but OD controlled (aka
geothermal)
SIDR (ID Controlled) – Standard Inside Dimension Ratio.
Inside diameter constant throughout SIDR sizes
SDR/SODR (OD Controlled) – Standard outside
Dimension Ratio. Outside diameter constant
throughout SDR sizes
PSI – Pressure rating of Polyethylene at 73.4°F
Make sure tubing/pipe end is round and clean.
Place the insert stiffener inside the
tubing/pipe.
Insert the tubing/pipe into the fitting so that
the end of the tubing/pipe hits the bottom of
the fitting or is well past the gasket. Tighten
the pack joint nut down per manufacture
instructions.
Test all joints for leaks before back filling
AVOID using a pipe wrench on brass fittings
SIDR 19, SIDR 15, SIDR 11.5, SIDR 9 and
Irrigation pipe will use “barbed insert fittings”
with stainless steel hose clamps.
Pipe should be cut squarely with a pipe cutter
designed for cutting plastic pipe. Insert the
fitting into the pipe until it is fully seated.
Using 2 clamps per joint with the screw head
180° opposite each other and place clamps over
the barb of the fitting.
Do not use any type of lubricants or sealing
compounds. Their use will void all warranties
Use only galvanized or brass Insert fittings on
larger diameter thick wall pipe (SIDR9 & SIDR7)
Compression fittings are the recommended
method for joining SIDR 7 pipe
DO NOT USE A TORCH
Insert Stiffener
Insert Coupling
Insert Male Adapter
Compression x
Male Thread
Adapter
Insert Elbow
Compression x
Compression
Coupling
Insert Tee
Other combination are available
Other combinations are available