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  • CTS CPVC Dimensions Chart

    The following chart provides dimensions for CTS CPVC piping material. This material is used in certain states for hot and cold water distribution.
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  • How to Build a Coyote Roller

    Coyote Roller

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    Whether you’re trying to keep the coyotes out of your yard or keep your dogs from escaping, this DIY fence roll bar known as a coyote roller will do the trick. We’ll list the materials you need along with each step explaining how to build your very own coyote roller.
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  • DIY Musical Instruments Made from PVC

    Musical Instruments

    If music is part of your DNA and you’re a crafter at heart, you may be asking yourself, “what instruments can I DIY?”

    If you’ve never used PVC before, you may not think that you can build instruments out of PVC pipe and fittings, but, in fact, you can. Here are 5 DIY PVC Instruments that you can make in an afternoon.
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  • How To Make a PVC Pipe Drum or Tubulum

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    A tubulum is a large instrument that looks very similar to a xylophone but sounds almost like a hand drum or bucket drum. We refer to this instrument as the PVC pipe drum. You make the PVC pipe drum by attaching PVC pipes of varying lengths to a frame. To play the pipe drum, you hit the top opening of the PVC pipe which sends vibrations down the pipe. This instrument is a great project for home or school and can be enjoyable for all age groups.
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  • How to Make a Saxophone Using PVC Piping

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    The saxophone is an instrument in the woodwind family, usually made of brass, that produces sound when a reed on the mouthpiece vibrates inside the instrument's body. Whether you’re experimenting with new ways to make music, or you want to create an instrument you can carry around and practice on without the worry of damaging it, this PVC saxophone is the perfect solution. We’ll show you how you can make your own DIY saxophone using PVC piping.
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  • Thermostatic Mixing Valves: What You Need to Know

    thermostatic mixing valve

    A thermostatic mixing valve is a type of valve that is used in mixing hot and cold water to get the desired temperature. They are often found in showers, sinks, and other household plumbing fixtures. Different types of thermostatic mixing valves can be purchased for homes or offices. Some are more common than others, but all have their own benefits. The most popular type of thermostatic mixing valve is the 2-handle model which has one handle for hot water and another for cold water. This type of valve tends to be easier to install because there is only one hole needed in the wall instead of two like you would need with a 3-handle model.
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  • Getting the Proper Size Well Pressure Tank

    well pressure tank

    A well pressure tank creates water pressure by using compressed air to push down on the water. When a valve is opened, the compressed air in the tank pushes out the water. The water is pushed through the plumbing until the pressure drops to a preset low on the pressure switch. Once the low setting is reached, the pressure switch communicates with the water pump telling it to turn on so that more water can be pushed into the tank and house. To determine the proper size well pressure tank needed, you’ll need to consider pump flow rate, pump run time, and cut-in/cut-out psi.
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  • How to Install a PVC Repair Coupling

    pvc pipe with water leak

    You’ve had a loss of water pressure; you notice a puddle of water where there shouldn’t be any water. After digging and finding a crack in your pipe you start figuring out what to do. You remember that you saw PVC Repair Couplings for sale at PVCFittingsOnline.com. But how do you install a repair coupling? PVC Repair couplings are installed similar to regular PVC fittings but require a few more steps.
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  • How to Choose and Install a PVC P-Trap

    pvc p trap piping under sink

    Under your kitchen sink, you’ll see a curved piece of pipe. Check under your bathroom sink, you’ll see the same curved piece of pipe. It’s called a P-Trap! A P-Trap is a u-shaped bend in the drainpipe that connects a sink’s drain to a home septic or municipal sewer system. How do you know which P-Trap is the correct one for you? To determine the correct size, you must distinguish between the bathroom and the kitchen sink. When deciding which material to use, look at the existing material and replicate that in your replacement P-Trap.
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  • PVC Trombone: Step-By-Step Construction Guide

    A trombone is part of the brass wind instrument family. It consists of three sections with a bell end over the player's left shoulder. Its forward extending slide allows it to make notes at different pitches. A PVC trombone is the exact same as a regular trombone, just made of PVC pipe and fittings. We’re going to show you how to make your own DIY PVC Trombone, so you can get familiar with how a trombone works and practice in places where you wouldn’t want to take your brass trombone.
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