When you're working with water storage tanks—whether for irrigation, aquaponics, rainwater harvesting, or industrial fluid systems—making a secure, watertight connection is essential. If you're attempting to run PVC pipe into...
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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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If you've ever read our blog, you may know a thing or two about valves. We've posted an overview of butterfly valves, guides to cleaning and fixing ball valves, and even a semi-comprehensive list of...
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Butterfly valves, as you may already know, are a type of quarter-turn valve with disc-shaped seatings. The disc sits perpendicular to flow of when the valve is closed and parallel...
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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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Working with liquid in a piping system can be satisfying yet challenging. Problems can occur that make the job harder, such as leaks, freezing, contamination, and clogging. Unplugging a PVC...
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Table of contents Material Composition Applications Installation FAQs Related Blogs In this day and age, there are many interesting and creative piping methods. One of the most popular materials for...
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Table of contents Replacing a Push-On Handle Replacing a Screw-On Handle Replacing a PVC Ball Valve Better Valve Options Deluxe Compact PVC Ball Valve True Union PVC Ball Valve FAQs...
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