Insert Fittings & Clamps

MERRILL INSERT FITTINGS

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Comparison of seven Merrill insert fitting materials
Compare	LONG LASTING MATERIAL No-Lead Bronze View Products	MAXIMUM CORROSION RESISTANCE Stainless Steel View Products	LOWER-COST MATERIAL No-Lead Brass View Products	ROUGH-DUTY VALUE Galvanized Steel View Products	STRONG PLASTIC Nylon View Products	COMMON PLASTIC PVC View Products	LOWEST COST Poly View Products
Why Choose It?	Durable, long-lasting material for demanding applications.	Highest corrosion resistance for the longest service life.	Reliable performance at a lower cost.	Rugged and dependable for rough-duty use.	Strong, lightweight plastic resistant to many chemicals.	Common plastic with good corrosion resistance.	Most economical option for basic needs.
Best For?	Potable water systems and long-term installations.	Corrosive water conditions and maximum durability.	General-purpose use where cost is a factor.	Rough-duty and non-potable applications.	Cold water systems and light-duty applications.	General plumbing and irrigation systems.	Low-pressure and non-potable applications.
What You Get	No-lead bronze insert fitting with quality construction.	Stainless steel insert fitting built for harsh environments.	No-lead brass insert fitting for reliable performance.	Galvanized steel insert fitting with rugged construction.	Nylon insert fitting with strong plastic design.	PVC insert fitting for common applications.	Poly insert fitting for economical installations.
Durability / Corrosion Resistance	Excellent corrosion resistance and long service life.	Maximum corrosion resistance for harsh water conditions.	Good corrosion resistance in most water conditions.	Good durability; zinc coating helps resist corrosion.	Good corrosion resistance in many environments.	Good corrosion resistance for general use.	Good corrosion resistance for basic applications.
Strength / Application	High strength for underground burial and demanding applications.	High strength and durability in extreme conditions.	Good strength for general-purpose use.	Strong and rugged for rough-duty applications.	Strong plastic for light- to medium-duty use.	Moderate strength for general applications.	Adequate strength for low-pressure applications.
Cost / Value	Higher initial cost with long-term value.	Higher initial cost with maximum durability.	Good balance of performance and value.	Economical option for rough-duty use.	Cost-effective plastic option.	Economical and widely used.	Lowest cost option.
Available Fitting Types	Male adapters, couplings, elbows, tees, and female adapters.	Male adapters, couplings, elbows, tees, and female adapters.	Male adapters, couplings, elbows, tees, and female adapters.	Male adapters, couplings, elbows, tees, and female adapters.	Male adapters, couplings, elbows, tees, and female adapters.	Male adapters, couplings, elbows, tees, and female adapters.	Male adapters, couplings, elbows, tees, and female adapters.
Sizes / Connections	Multiple sizes and connection types available.	Multiple sizes and connection types available.	Multiple sizes and connection types available.	Multiple sizes and connection types available.	Multiple sizes and connection types available.	Multiple sizes and connection types available.	Multiple sizes and connection types available.

SPECIALTY INSERT FITTINGS

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Comparison of five Merrill specialty insert fitting applications
Compare	HYDRANT CONNECTION Hydrant Tee View Products	PIPE REPAIR Insert Couplings View Products	EASY DISCONNECT Union Fitting View Products	PUMP REMOVAL Rope Adapter View Products	GROUND-SOURCE SYSTEMS Geothermal View Products
Why Choose It?	Makes it easy to connect a yard hydrant directly to a water line.	Make pipe breaks and leaks an easy fix.	Allows quick and easy disconnection for service or replacement.	Provides a secure connection point for pump safety rope.	Designed for geothermal and ground-source piping applications.
Best For?	Yard hydrant installations.	Pipe breaks and leaks.	Systems where future disconnection may be needed.	Submersible pump installations.	Geothermal and ground-source systems.
What You Get	Tee fitting with insert connections for yard hydrant installation.	Used with O-ring in middle of insert coupling.	Union fitting for easy disconnect.	Adapter with threaded connection for pump rope.	Insert fitting designed for geothermal applications.