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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How Industrial Filtration Reduces Environmental Impact
As our understanding of the environment has grown, almost all industries around the world have felt pressure to reduce their environmental impact. This is especially true of industrial processes like...
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How to Buy Link-Seal - A Buyer's Guide
Link-Seal, a brand of modular seal, is one of the most innovative and useful products for pipe systems in years. They are very easy to install (just connect links and...
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4 Must Haves for Your Contractor Website
Are you a contractor trying to tap into the vast client pool the internet has to offer? You’re not alone! Having a website is almost a must for working contractors these...
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What is a foot valve?
A foot valve is a type of check valve that is typically installed at a pump or at the bottom of a pipe line (hence the name). Foot valves act...
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What is Bell End Pipe?
If you ever need to order a large amount of PVC pipe, you’ll likely be asked whether you want plain or bell end. Bell end pipe is exactly the same...
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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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How to Take Apart a True Union Ball Valve
It may seem like a no-brainer to those of you who have taken apart a ball valve like this before, but you would be surprised how many industry pros we...
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Pipe Flow Velocity by Size
Ever wonder what size pipe you need to handle your flow conditions? Pipelines with a higher velocity than the max that pipe size can handle can crack or even burst...
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How to Install Threaded PVC or CPVC
Embed How to Use Threaded PVC on Your Site: Copy and Paste the Code Below <br /> <img src="https://www.commercial-industrial-supply.com/resource-center/?attachment_id=213" width="540"></p> <p>How to Use Threaded PVC - An infographic by the...
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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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Calculating Pipe Expansion and Contraction
Almost all building materials undergo some sort of dimensional change when exposed to different environments. In the case of piping, this happens most noticeably when the temperature rises or falls...
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PVC Pipe Support Spacing Guide
Adequate pipe support is essential for a durable and properly functioning piping system. Without the support it needs, piping systems incur stress and sag that lead to degradation and break...
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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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