Wednesday, October 17, 2012

PVC Water & Air Manifolds

Spa Manifolds

Spas assembled in the 2000's and newer rely on PVC manifolds to divert air and water to the jets and other fittings. Manifolds are used as inline splitters or diverters allowing many jets to be connected to one line. 

Air system manifolds are used for blowers, bubblers & Venturi's etc... available in PVC plumbing sizes 1/2", 3/4", 1" & 1.5" PVC all with barb fittings. 
The barbs are usually 3/8" dia. for standard vinyl air tubing.
Manifold 1"Skt x 1"Spig W/(4)3/8" Barbs 55-110-2060Manifold 1-1/2"Skt x 1-1/2"Spig W/(16)3/8" Barbs 55-110-2062
PVC Air Manifolds


Water Manifolds are in 1.5" & 2" schedule 40 PVC & are available in many configurations; flow through, dead end etc... Water Manifolds act as diverters to feed water to individual jets. Water manifolds are commonly set up like this:

Water Manifold Example

Barb style water manifolds:

Mainly used with vinyl tubing, clamps or glue can be used for additional strength. These manifolds can be connected in series in lengths as long as your pump can handle. Available with Male x Female, FxF, MxM ends for increased flexibility. Barbs come in either smooth or ribbed sides.
SP Manifold 2"SxSpg(4)3/4"barb All Point Up(use 55-270-1519) 55-270-2257
Smooth barb
SP Manifold 2"s x 2"spg x(6)3/4"barb (use 55-270-1519) 55-270-2290
Ribbed barb

Port style water manifolds:

Mainly used with Flexible PVC pipe. PVC glue should be used for additional strength. Port style manifolds are listed by PVC ID not ID of the port. 3/4" Pipe goes into a 1" port 1/2" into a 3/4" these are standard PVC sizes.  

Manifold 2"S x 2"S, (6)3/4" Ports 55-270-2168
Barrel style water manifolds:

Mainly used with Flexible PVC pipe. Manifolds are listed by PVC ID not ID of the port. 3/4" Pipe goes into a 1" port 1/2" into a 3/4" this are standard PVC sizes. PVC glue should be used for additional strength. 

Manifold 2"S x (5)1"S Ports 55-270-1574
Dead End style water manifolds:

End cap or dead end manifolds are available in 2, 4 & 6 port configurations. Mainly used with vinyl tubing, clamps or glue can be used for additional strength. 
SP Manifold 2"s x Dead End,(2)3/4"Rib Barb(use 55-270-1519) 55-270-1555
End Cap Manifold
Water manifolds are also used for pools, ponds, aquariums and many other applications.

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