For many common residential plumbing applications, push-to-connect fittings are the easiest to use. They provide ideal performance in tight spaces that can be prohibitive to other types of fittings and they can be installed quickly, saving time and money. Uponor recently took the technology a step further, launching TotalFit — a professional-grade, engineered polymer push-to-connect fitting solution for residential projects that provides the same versatility and install speed as more-common brass push-to-connect fittings.
Designed for use with PEX, PE-RT, CPVC and copper piping systems, TotalFit is designed for service repair, maintenance, remodels and retrofits for potable hot-water and cold-water distribution piping systems in single-family homes, townhomes, apartments and condominiums. Featuring technology to provide a strong, lasting connection, the product line includes 33 different high-volume push-to-connect fittings in sizes from 1/2 to 1 inch to meet the greatest need in the market. Their use allows plumbers to benefit from an easier transition to other Uponor products while eliminating the need for torches, solvents or expensive tools during the installation process. The process itself is a simple five steps — cut the pipe, deburr, mark the depth, insert the fitting and confirm the depth. According to Aaron Stotko, director, segment marketing at Uponor, TotalFit is one of the only full-featured EP push-to-connect fittings on the market.
“Uponor has a strong leadership position in residential plumbing with AquaPEX pipe and the ProPEX fitting system,” says Stotko. “Now with TotalFit, we are expanding into the plumbing repair, maintenance, and renovation segments with a high-quality, reliable fitting solution from a brand professionals trust.”
TotalFit meets or exceeds all performance requirements of the PEX system performance standard, ASTM F877, as well as the push-fitting performance standard, ASSE 1061. The complete offering is approved by the Uniform Plumbing Code and International Plumbing Code for direct burial in soil or concrete (with 4 to 6 mil poly wrap) as well as behind walls without access panels. According to Stotko, using push-to-connect fitts speeds projects along by eliminating 60% of the transitional fittings that keep contractors on site making repairs.
“Uponor has long been the leader in transforming the plumbing industry — with PEX-a pipe, with ProPEX expansion fittings, and with transitioning the market from brass to EP,” says Stotko. “With TotalFit, we are again providing professionals with a versatile, reliable, efficient solution that will help make jobs faster, easier and more profitable.” 800-321-4739; www.uponor.com
