Fernco Pipes & Fittings
Fernco manufactures flexible PVC couplings, adapters, and connectors for joining dissimilar pipe materials including cast iron, PVC, ABS, clay, concrete, and copper. Their product line also includes flexible caps, saddle taps, and specialty fittings. No special tools required — just tighten the stainless steel clamps for a watertight seal.
Fernco Pipes & Fittings Product Lines
Certifications & Standards
Pipes & Fittings How-To Guides
View All →How to Solder Copper Pipe
Solder (sweat) copper pipe joints the right way -- cut, clean, flux, heat, and feed solder for watertight connections that last the life of the building.
How to Use SharkBite Fittings
Use SharkBite push-fit fittings on copper, PEX, or CPVC -- how they work, how to prep the pipe, how to connect, and how to disconnect when needed.
How to Fix a Burst Pipe
Stop the flooding, patch the pipe, and make a permanent repair -- emergency and long-term fixes for a burst water pipe using SharkBite fittings, compression couplings, or solder.
Common Pipes & Fittings Problems
View All →Pinhole Leaks in Copper
Tiny holes from the inside out due to pitting corrosion. Start as small drips or green stains. One is a repair. Multiple are a warning that the entire system may be deteriorating.
Water Hammer
Loud banging when a valve closes suddenly. Shockwave can damage pipes, loosen fittings, and stress connections. Fix: hammer arrestors, recharge air chambers, or reduce pressure.
Frozen Pipes
Water freezing inside a pipe generates over 2,000 PSI -- enough to split copper, PEX, or PVC. Pipes in exterior walls, crawl spaces, attics, and garages are most vulnerable. Quick thawing before a burst saves thousands.