Using PVC for Plumbing Applications
One of the greatest moments in human history was the advent of indoor plumbing. Since the 1840s indoor plumbing has been taking the world by storm and many different materials...
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Types of Piping for Residential Water Lines
When trying to determine the perfect pipe type for your residential line it can be difficult to pick the best one for your needs. The variety of options may seem...
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Types of Piping Used During Inground Pool Installation / Construction
Inground pools are a great addition to any home. Currently, there are millions of residential pools in America alone and more being added every year. The right piping is essential...
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The Best Way to Cut PVC Piping
One of the most common conundrums faced by PVC DIY'ers both new and experienced is choosing a method to cut PVC pipe with. Taking PVC pipe to a hardware store...
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What is Black Iron Piping?
Earlier this year, we started selling a selection of black iron pipe and fittings on our web store. Since then, we've learned that a lot of shoppers don't know much about this...
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PEX Piping vs Flexible PVC
In this day and age, there are many interesting and creative piping methods. One of the most popular materials for home plumbing right now is PEX (cross-linked polyethylene), an intuitive...
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Plumbing Guide: How to Choose Between Different Types of Piping Materials
Sometimes plumbing projects can be daunting, especially for someone who is new to DIY plumbing. If you are making home renovations or replacing old piping, the first step is to...
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Can You Use PVC Piping for Compressed Air?
PVC piping is inexpensive, versatile, and strong, considering how much it costs. It can transport liquids of all kinds, as it is highly corrosion-resistant. Despite how much it can do,...
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Is Using PVC Pipe for Potable / Drinking Water Safe?
These days, contractors have a number of great options when it comes to residential plumbing pipe. The industry standard is still copper pipe, as it is strong and compatible with...
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How Strong is PVC Pipe?
The above is a question very commonly asked. While it may seem like a simple question, how to define the strength of PVC pipe is far from straightforward. The term...
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Is CPVC & PVC Pipe UV Resistant?
CPVC and PVC pipes are made out of very strong and versatile materials. It is hard to believe that they are not completely resistant to UV rays. Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride...
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How Clear is "Clear PVC"?
When PVC was first created by Eugen Baumann in the 1800's, there wasn't a big concern about what it looked like. This versatile material is on its own very brittle...
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What is DWV Pipe?
If you've been in the market for PVC pipe and fittings you may have come across something called DWV. DWV parts look very similar to standard white schedule 40 PVC...
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