Spears repair couplings provide a variety of system repair and alteration solutions. Use Socket x Socket (S118) configurations for quick pipe damage repair - can also be used as a short-stroke expansion joint to compensate for thermal expansion & contraction. Spigot x Socket (S119) configurations are excellent for lateral and riser add-ons, damaged fitting replacement, or for installing valves in existing piping systems. Order the wrong configuration? Simply cut coupling from Socket shaft end to function as a spigot or add a coupling to Spigot shaft end for Socket connections.