Zurn Industries LLC announces the launch of the Zurn Wilkins Z-Bite and Z-Press Solderless Connections–creating a wide array of push-fit and press-fit connection options to many of the company’s products.
The new Zurn Wilkins Z-Bite and Z-Press Solderless Connections will connect to backflow preventers, regulators, and thermostatic mixing valves (TMVs). In addition, Zurn also will offer standalone push-fit and press-fit tailpiece kits compatible with Zurn union threads.
With no soldering necessary, and without the need to fully drain the water from a piping system, both types of the new connectors allow for faster installation and repairs, saving both time and money. The torchless sealing method prevents the chance of fire.
The Z-Bite Solderless Connections can be installed by non-skilled laborers, such as Do-It-Yourselfers (DIYers) working at home, and require little or no training. The fittings are removable, allowing products to be repositioned or replaced easily. Z-Bite can be used with copper, PEX or CPVC.
The Zurn Z-Bite connectors represents the lowest life-cycle cost solution because they are equipped with a durable O-ring seal and stainless steel grip that provide watertight connections.
The Zurn Z-Press Solderless Connection also allow for faster repairs with less down time of a home or building’s water system. Appropriate for copper piping ½” to 2” in size, the Z-Press connector works with commonly available press fit tools to achieve a permanent press crimp. The press fitting option also includes a durable O-ring seal to help secure a watertight connection. The Z-Press Solderless Connection can be used by a new plumbing professional without extensive training.
Both connectors can make a seal on wet piping and each is suitable for both new and retrofit jobs. In addition, both the Z-Bite and the Z-Press connectors can be used behind a wall, though Zurn recommends using an access panel for future access to both the quick-connect fitting and the backflow preventer, regulator or TMV it is paired with.