Fittings are used in pipe and plumbing systems to connect straight
pipe or
tubing sections, to adapt to different sizes or shapes, and to regulate
fluid flow, for example. Fittings, especially noncommmon types, can be expensive, and require time, materials, and tools to install, so they are a non-trivial part of
piping and
plumbing systems.
Valves are technically fittings, but are usually discussed separately.
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