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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How to Connect PVC Without Glue
Table of contents What Kind of Connection Will This Be? PVC Pipe Connection Alternatives FAQs Related Blogs If you've ever worked with PVC pipe cement and primer, you will understand...
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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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The Different Types of Adhesives Used in PVC Piping Applications
Table of contents What kind of material are you using? Is the connection a slip or threaded end? Are there any code requirements? What are you hoping to achieve? Types...
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Fiberglass vs. Polycarbonate Electrical Enclosures - What's the Difference?
Electrical enclosures are a very common piece of hardware with a wide range of uses. They are available in many shapes and sizes, acting as a case or cabinet for...
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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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Plastic vs. PVC
Many people don't realize that PVC, or polyvinyl chloride, is a plastic. They also don't realize how many uses it has aside from piping. It is commonly used in imitation...
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How Strong is PVC Pipe?
Table of contents Tensile Strength Burst Pressure Collapse Pressure The above is a question very commonly asked. While it may seem like a simple question, how to define the strength...
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PVC Fittings Guide
Table of contents Pipe Fittings Sizes PVC End Types and Adhesives Furniture Grade Fittings vs. Regular Fittings PVC Fittings - Descriptions and Applications Tees Elbows Crosses Couplings and Unions Caps and...
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PVC End Types Explained
Table of contents Sockets and Spigots Female and Male Threaded Barbed Insert Inside Connectors Flange SSS, SST, SS, ST, etc. If you've worked with PVC pipe for any length of...
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What Fittings Go Inside PVC Pipe?
Table of contents Pipe Extenders Inside Connectors Installing Interior Fittings FAQs Related Blogs Most PVC fittings go outside pipe. This makes sense because, regardless of schedule, all PVC pipe of...
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PVC Pipe Sizes: A Guide to Understanding OD Sizes
There are many different sizes of PVC pipe. Some are tiny, at 1/2", but others are huge at 12". The problem is that what the industry calls a 1" pipe...
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PVC Fittings Online Celebrates International Haiku Poetry Day
April 17th is International Haiku Poetry Day, a special day set apart to appreciate everyone's favorite form of Japanese poetry. Haiku is an ancient art form, with its roots somewhere...
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