2020.12.28 02:10Ball valve types and their usesBall valves are mechanical devices capable of controlling, guiding, directing, and modulating the flow of different substances such as gas, pressure, liquids, etc. There are different ball valve types with various designs for specific uses, but basic ball valve parts are the same among them. There are six basic ball valve t...
2020.12.25 02:57Different types of plastic pipes used by plumbersIndoor plumbing has been around for a long time, and the materials used for the pipes have gone through many changes. For decades, metal and ceramic were the most common pipe materials. Many homes today still have galvanized steel, clay, or even cast iron piping. Starting in the 1970s, copper replaced galvanized steel and is tod...
2020.12.22 01:30Everything you need to know about ball valvesBall valves are designed to moderate high volumes, high temperatures and high pressures. It may be hard to believe that such a simple valve design can accomplish so much, but a closer look reveals just how efficiently and effectively this component functions.A ball valve is a quarter-turn valve that is composed of a valve body a...
2020.12.15 03:07Advances in plastic pipe technologyOne way to help make the nation’s piping systems more energy-efficient would be to minimize the number of leaks in pipe networks. Replacing and rehabilitating current water distribution systems made of traditional materials with plastic piping products could help reduce leakage and, in turn, improve energy efficiency. The instal...
2020.12.14 01:59Guidelines for using PVC pipeWorking with PVC requires the use of various chemicals. For instance, you need chemicals like adhesives and lubricants to join pipes, clean or paint them. As it is when handling chemicals, your safety comes first. Therefore, you need to take precautions before you start working. Here are ways to protect your body parts.You must ...
2020.12.07 02:40How to distinguish open and closed plastic water pipe switch valveAt this stage, if the valve industry does not have special requirements, all valves are opened counterclockwise and closed clockwise. In the fluid pipeline system, the valve is the control element. Its main function is to isolate equipment and piping systems, regulate flow, prevent backflow, regulate and discharge pressure. ...
2020.12.01 00:53Basic guide to prevent check valve failureAlmost every industry making use of piping to transport fluids relies on the use of check valves. A check valve also called a one-way valve, non-return valve, or clack vaWater hammer is a pressure surge or high-pressure shock wave that occurs when a fluid in motion is forced to stop or change direction suddenly. This typic...