PVC pipe is durable and water-resistant, making it the perfect material for applications where the pipe will need to be submerged. But what happens when you need to repair piping or fitting underwater? While...
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If you’re planning on installing a PVC gutter drain in your yard, you’ve probably noticed the large variety of PVC pipe to choose from. Selecting a pipe with a small...
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Wondering what that unusual puddle is in your yard? PVC piping is known for its durability, but trees, freezing temperatures, or even heavy traffic can sometimes cause these pipes to break. If...
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Are you working on a project involving PVC and wondering how to glue your pipes and fittings together? We’ll discuss selecting the proper glue, steps in preparing your piping or...
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Painted PVC can give a fun pop of color to any project, but the pipe’s molecular makeup requires a few important steps. Sand the PVC and wipe it with acetone...
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So, you need to cut PVC pipe, but you can’t get a saw in the tiny gaps of space around the piping. You might be shocked to find that you can...
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Bending PVC pipe is becoming more common for projects around the house. Before we tell you how to bend your piping, we want to be clear that you should not use bent...
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The following chart provides dimensions for CTS CPVC piping material. This material is used in certain states for hot and cold water distribution. Learn more about applications that use...
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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...
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What is flexible PVC? Flexible PVC is flexible tubing manufactured with the addition of plasticizers so that a level of malleability is achieved. It is made to match the same size of...
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When you need to repair or replace a piece of PVC pipe or a fitting, you may be interested in learning how you can unglue PVC. Unfortunately, you cannot unglue...
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If you work with PVC, chances are you will find yourself in a situation where you need to fix a leaky PVC pipe. You may have asked yourself how you...
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In 2018, of the 25.7 million tons of plastic created in the USA, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) was the 3rd most produced plastic, behind polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) (EPA)....
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