PPR Fittings Names and Sizes (With Pictures): Male, Female and Reducing Fittings Explained

Sep 30, 2026
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PPR Fittings Names and Sizes (With Pictures): Male, Female and Reducing Fittings Explained

Walk into any hardware and you will hear "socket", "male elbow", "reducing tee". This picture guide explains what each PPR fitting is called, what it does and which size you need, with prices from Biglit on Buy More Mall.

PPR Fittings Names List With Pictures

PPR socket (coupler) – what it looks like
PPR socket (coupler)
Joins two pipes of the same size in a straight line.
From KSh 20
PPR elbow (90°) – what it looks like
PPR elbow (90°)
Turns the pipe run through a right angle.
From KSh 25
PPR 45° elbow – what it looks like
PPR 45° elbow
Gentle change of direction.
From KSh 50
PPR tee – what it looks like
PPR tee
Splits one line into two, all the same size.
From KSh 20
PPR reducing socket (reducer) – what it looks like
PPR reducing socket (reducer)
Joins a bigger pipe to a smaller one.
From KSh 20
PPR reducing tee – what it looks like
PPR reducing tee
Takes a smaller branch off a bigger line.
From KSh 30
PPR female socket – what it looks like
PPR female socket
Plastic socket with an internal (female) thread for screwing on taps and fittings.
From KSh 40
PPR male socket – what it looks like
PPR male socket
Has an external (male) thread to screw into a female-threaded part.
From KSh 40
PPR male elbow – what it looks like
PPR male elbow
An elbow with an external thread on one end.
From KSh 40
PPR female elbow – what it looks like
PPR female elbow
An elbow with an internal thread on one end (often used for wall taps).
From KSh 40
PPR male tee – what it looks like
PPR male tee
A tee whose branch has an external thread.
From KSh 50
PPR female tee – what it looks like
PPR female tee
A tee whose branch has an internal thread.
From KSh 50
PPR end cap (cup) – what it looks like
PPR end cap (cup)
Closes the end of a pipe permanently.
From KSh 20
PPR threaded plug – what it looks like
PPR threaded plug
Temporarily closes a threaded outlet, e.g. before the tap is fitted.
From KSh 13

PPR Fittings Sizes: mm to Inches

PPR size (outside diameter)Called in shopsCommon use
20 mm½"Taps and short house runs
25 mm¾"Main house lines
32 mm1"Main supply, tanks, flats
40 mm1¼"Larger buildings
50 mm1½"Risers and main lines
63 mm2"Large supply lines

What Is the Difference Between Male and Female PPR Fittings?

A male fitting has the thread on the outside; a female fitting has the thread on the inside. A male thread screws into a female thread. For example, a wall tap screws into a female elbow; a male socket screws into a female-threaded valve. Fittings named "25 x ½" join 25 mm PPR pipe to a ½-inch thread.

Tip: Wrap thread tape (PTFE) on male threads before screwing into a female thread, and never use too much force on plastic threads.

PPR Pipe Price in Kenya (Per Roll)

PPR pipe rollPrice
PPR Rolls-20MmKSh 3,300
PPR Rolls-25MmKSh 5,200
PPR Rolls-32MmKSh 8,100

Open each product page to confirm the roll length. Pipes sold by length, and more fittings, valves and fusion welding machines, are in PPR Pipe and Fittings Price List.

PPR Fittings Price List (Biglit)

Sockets, elbows and tees

Reducing sockets and reducing tees

Female (internal thread) fittings

Male (external thread) fittings

Caps and plugs

Not sure which one fits? Send us your details on WhatsApp or through the product page and we will help you choose.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the names of PPR fittings?

The main PPR fittings are sockets (couplers), elbows (90° and 45°), tees, reducing sockets, reducing tees, male and female threaded sockets, elbows and tees, end caps and plugs.

What is the difference between male and female PPR fittings?

Male fittings have an external thread and female fittings have an internal thread; a male thread screws into a female thread.

What size is 20 mm PPR in inches?

20 mm PPR is called ½-inch in shops; 25 mm is ¾-inch and 32 mm is 1-inch.

How much is a 25 mm PPR pipe roll in Kenya?

A 25 mm PPR roll is KSh 5,200 on Buy More Mall; 20 mm is KSh 3,300 and 32 mm is KSh 8,100.

Which fitting do I use for a wall tap?

A female elbow (for example 20 x ½ or 25 x ½) fixed in the wall; the tap screws into it.

Prices shown are regular prices on Buy More Mall. Many products are currently on offer, so open the product page to see today's price.

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