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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Valves are useful pieces of equipment that help control, limit, and shut off flow in a system. In a garden irrigation system, you could use valves to control when different...
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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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Any homeowner will tell you that garage storage is difficult. Things are always ending up in the wrong place, and finding a spot for all your stuff can be nearly...
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It feels like the year has just started, but summer is right around the corner! This means it’s time to start thinking about that pool in the backyard. "Is it...
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I heard something unbelievable the other day: some people park their cars in their garage! Crazy, right? For the chosen few who have been gifted with organizational expertise, keeping a garage clean...
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Despite seeming like a small detail, a valve's O-ring material is very important. The material can dictate the temperature tolerance of a seal. It can also give the seal certain chemical...
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If you do any sort of carpentry or woodwork, you know how annoying sawdust can be. It gets in every nook and cranny and is an enormous hassle to clean...
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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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Butterfly valves are one of the most useful valves a piping system can have. They give an operator the ability to start, stop, or restrict flow in a system....
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It's almost Christmas, and the excitement in the air is palpable! For many people, however, 'tis the season for wedding planning! The warm months of June-October are the most popular times...
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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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PVC true union ball valves are a versatile valve. They allow fluid to flow through when in the "on" position and completely stop it when in the "off" position; all...
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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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