Top Plumbing Fittings Every Pro Should Have in Their Truck

If you have been on the job long enough, you know the fastest way to lose time is to realize you do not have the fitting you need.  A well-stocked truck means you can finish the job on the first visit without running back to the shop or making an emergency supply stop.   

These fittings cover the majority of situations you will run into on both residential and commercial calls. 

Fittings worth keeping on hand include: 

• Brass elbows and tees for strength and corrosion resistance in hot water systems. Example: BrassCraft 1/2" x 3/8" Quarter-Turn Angle Ball Stop. 
• PVC couplings and adapters for quick repairs and new installations in drain, waste, and vent systems. Example: Stream33 Tubular S-Trap.
• Copper sweat fittings for long-lasting and dependable potable water line connections.
• Compression fittings for quick, tool-friendly connections that do not require soldering or glue.
• Dielectric unions to prevent corrosion when connecting copper to steel.  

Keeping these core fittings stocked from the Brass Fittings, Copper Fittings, and PVC Fittings categories on WeSupplyTrades.com means you are ready for almost anything a service call throws your way.