Do I Need to Use PVC Primer?
Some will tell you that primer is not necessary to create strong PVC joints. Others swear by it and slather it on like their lives depend on it. While you...
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Do I Need to Use PVC Primer?
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No-Lead Act for Potable Water
As of January 4th, 2015 leaded brass products are obsolete under the No-Lead Act for potable water applications. This provides your customers with lead-free water so you need to know...
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Trade School Scholarship Program Announcement
Commercial Industrial Supply is offering a scholarship for students pursuing a certification or degree in the commercial and industrial field. We want to support students pursuing a career as a...
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Can You Use PVC & CPVC Underground?
PVC and CPVC piping can be installed underground, but the installation must follow all ordinances, regulations, and codes. If you're planning on installing PVC and CPVC piping, make sure to pay special attention...
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Construction Worker Shortage: Fact, Fiction or Both?
According to home builders, the nation's housing market is facing a shortage of qualified construction workers. According to economists, however, the numbers just don't add up. As of November 2015,...
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6 Tips for Successful Construction Project Management
Unforeseen delays, change requests, and inclement weather can wreak havoc on your project timelines. Whatever the size of your project, the smallest delays can put a damper on your progress....
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When to Use a Swing Check vs Wafer Check Valve
When it comes to check valves, swing checks and wafer checks are actually similar in many ways. Both serve to block back flow from occurring in a pipe line. Both use...
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Buy PVC Pipe with No Printing or Markings
We get a lot of calls from people looking to buy PVC pipe without those black or red manufacturer markings on them. Usually, PVC pipe has printing along the length of it...
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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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Eaton Filter Bag Nomenclature Explained
Anyone who has had to order or search for an Eaton filter bag by model knows their part naming system can be a bit confusing. Here, we'll break down the...
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What's the Deal with Clear PVC?
Anyone familiar with PVC pipe understands why it’s used in so many applications worldwide. PVC is a thermoplastic that is surprisingly strong and rigid. This material is especially perfect for piping...
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Eaton and Hayward Strainers – How are They Related?
In 2005, Eaton Corporation, a large diversified industrial manufacturer bought out Hayward Industries, Inc.’s industrial filtration business. For years Hayward had been making a name for itself in the industrial...
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NEW - 14" Injection Molded Fittings by Spears
Now available from Spears Manufacturing - 14" injection molded PVC and CPVC fittings! These large diameter fittings are a fantastic alternative to fabricated parts. They are currently available in schedule...
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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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