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How to Seal PVC, CPVC and PP Threads: Teflon Tape or Thread Sealant
Threaded PVC, CPVC and polypropylene (PP) fittings need a sealant on the threads to seal. There are two choices: PTFE thread seal tape, often calle...

How to Replace a Ball Valve Handle
How to replace a ball valve handle: identify how the handle is attached, remove it, fit the new one and find the right replacement handle.

How to connect flexible plastic tubing to fittings.
Flexible plastic tubing is used in water handling, chemical transfer, laboratory equipment, irrigation, and industrial fluid systems. Choosing the ...

PVC vs. CPVC vs. HDPE: Choosing the Right Plastic Pipe for Industrial Applications
PVC, CPVC and HDPE are three of the most common plastic pipe materials in industrial fluid handling. Each has strengths and limits, and the right c...

Master Guide to Industrial Pump Solutions: Wastewater, Surface Finishing & Semiconductor Applications
Choosing the wrong pump for a chemical application can lead to costly downtime, equipment damage, and compliance issues. Industrial facilities hand...

How to Choose the Right Flow Meter for Harsh Industrial Chemicals
Flow meters play an important role in chemical handling systems. From measuring chemical dosing to monitoring flow in water treatment and industria...
