What Type of Pipe to Use for In-Ground Sprinkler Systems
When it comes to sprinkler systems, getting the right piping is key. However, it can be difficult to determine the best pipe to support your system. Polyethylene and PVC are...
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Industrial Filtration: Bag Housings vs. Cartridge Housings
When it comes to industrial filtration, understanding the differences between bag housings and cartridge housings is extremely important. Both types are used in many different industries and impact the way...
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What is a Cam Lock Fitting?
Cam lock fittings, also known as cam and groove couplings, are extremely beneficial and reliable tools that you can use in a number of ways. But what is a cam...
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When to Use PVC Duct Pipe and Fittings
Two of the reasons PVC and CPVC are so popular are their low cost and light weight. They are less expensive than any metal piping and install easily. They are...
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Valves - Choosing Between Ductile and Cast Iron
Customers from all kinds of industries need valves of all varieties for their high-demand processes. Valves are available in a huge number of materials for any application imaginable. A few...
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Can PVC and CPVC be Glued Together?
PVC and CPVC have different applications, so they are not typically used in the same types of applications. CPVC goes through an extra chlorination process, which lets it withstand high...
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Buy the Right PVC Pipe: Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 PVC
If you've been shopping around for PVC you may have heard the term “schedule”. Despite its deceiving title, schedule doesn't have anything to do with time. A PVC pipe’s schedule...
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Can I Use PVC for My Dryer Vent?
When its comes to your home and the products you use in it, you should always do research to make sure you are aware of safety precautions, especially when dealing...
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What Are the Effects of Sunlight on PVC?
You wouldn't believe some of the crazy things people are making out of PVC these days. We are always amused at new creative uses for it, and sometimes that leads...
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How to Use PVC Pipe Cutters - With Video
If you’re thinking of tackling a PVC project anytime soon, it may be time to invest in a pair of PVC cutters. These special tools are fairly inexpensive, and they...
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What is a "full port" ball valve?
Sometimes called “full bore,” a full port ball valve is a special valve design that allows for unrestricted flow when the valve is opened. Full port valves have larger bodies than...
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A Guide to Solvent Cementing PVC
Surely you've heard the expression, “a chain is only as strong as its weakest link.” Polyvinyl Chloride is an impressively strong and rigid material that’s great for handling liquid media,...
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How do I cut PVC?
PVC is a pretty awesome material. It’s strong, durable, and cheap. Those qualities have made it a popular material choice for all sorts of building and recreational applications worldwide. One...
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