Benefits of Using Brass Fittings
There are many different types of pipe fittings available to buy these days, making it hard to know which type is the best choice for your projects. In this post,...
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Understanding Camlock Fittings
Camlock fittings are used in a variety of industries to connect two hoses or pipes together quickly and easily. Also known as a cam and groove coupling, the camlock fitting...
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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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When Should You Use Clevis Pipe Hangers?
A common problem many DIY'ers both new and experienced face is trying to set up heavy-use pipe systems in areas with small amounts of space. A not-so-common solution is to...
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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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When to Use A Gear Operated Valve vs Lever Operated Valve
Valves, which are devices that regulate flow in a pipeline, are staples of plumbing projects everywhere. Each valve needs a way that it can be opened (or actuated). There are...
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Difference Between Stainless Steel and Brass Valves
When choosing the correct valves for your project, deciding between stainless steel valves or brass valves is very important. Because of the differences in the materials, one is often better...
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Common Uses for Camlock Couplings
Camlock couplings, also referred to as cam and groove fittings, are becoming increasingly popular in many industries. The innovative technology of the camlock coupling provides a simple and reliable method...
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Ordering the Right Size Cam Coupling
Camlock couplings (also known as cam couplings, camlock fittings, or cam and groove couplings) are handy tools that allow the user to connect and disconnect joints in a pipe line...
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When to Use Metal Valves - Common Metal Valve Applications
Before discussing metal valve uses and the various jobs they do well, we should acknowledge the fact that many types of metals exist. Just like the category of "plastic" covers...
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Common Uses for Butterfly Valves
Using PVC valves to control water in a system is not difficult and can be extremely rewarding when done correctly. These valves are especially useful in home irrigation & gardening...
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Bronze vs. Brass Valves: What's the Difference?
Bronze and brass are easy to get confused. They look similar, have similar-sounding names, and are used for many similar applications. These materials, while sharing many positive qualities, are not...
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Malleable vs. Ductile Iron
People know us for our plastic products (hint: it's in our name), but we are fans of everything to do with piping. Metal pipe, fittings, valves, and filters are no...
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