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Mission Rubber vs Fernco Couplings: Performance, Benefits

Mission Rubber vs Fernco Couplings and Fernco Couplings have garnered huge popularity among sewer and plumbing contractors and municipalities due to their quality and ease of installation. One best thing about Fernco couplings, in particular, is that they are ideal for just about any in-house sewer connections. From vent piping, drain, waste, repairs, house-to-main, and …

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Comparing Delta Essa and Trinsic Faucets: Features and Choices

Regarding kitchen and bathroom plumbing fixtures, a good name like Delta (Delta Faucet Company) can’t go unnoticed. This United States iconic brand has a comprehensive development and achievement history with an uncontested reputation. The company produces several kitchen faucets in various shapes and sizes, making them suitable for modern apartments and old homes. If you …

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Clearing Cloudy Faucet Water: Causes and Solutions

Most often, water comes out of the faucet with a cloudy appearance caused by harmless tiny air bubbles in the water. But cloudy water from only one tap results from the damaged aerator, the air in the pipe, or the water heater filter is dirty. To troubleshoot these issues, do a replacement of the aerator …

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Effective DIY Methods for Unclogging Stubborn Sink Drains

Unclogging Stubborn Sink Drains, Have you ever experienced the inconvenience of a clogged drain? I am doing my dishes after a long day at work only to notice that the water isn’t draining from the sink. I double-checked to see whether something blocked the drain opening, but there was nothing. A clogged drain is a …

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Essential Tips for Choosing and Using RV Antifreeze

It does, but too slowly to make any significant impact when it is in use. In a controlled environment, it will not evaporate and can last in its original condition indefinitely. Antifreeze is any agent or additive that lowers the freezing point of water or water-based solutions. Simply put, antifreeze lowers the freezing point of …

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Safe Paint Brush Cleaning and Septic Care

Paint Brush Cleaning, and disposing of paint plus paint-related materials appropriately is crucial for environmental and human health reasons. In addition, your septic and plumbing systems are important, and you should watch out for how you use them. Paint, thinner, turpentine, and other solvents can all cause a fire. Many of the paint compounds are …

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American Standard Bone and Linen Bathroom Fixtures

American Standard Bone and is a manufacturer of plumbing fixtures and related products.  It was established in 2008 and after a number of mergers and acquisitions, the company finally joined forces with two other manufacturing plumbing fixtures companies, Crane Plumbing, and Eljer forming American Standard Brands. American Standard products and more so the brand is …

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SDR 35 and Schedule 40 Pipes for Underground Drainage

SDR 35 and Schedule 40 Pipes, Downspout and wastewater drain lines can be a real headache. If they’re not strong and flexible enough at the joints, they can have serious problems when cold weather and frost heaves cause the lines to displace. This includes issues with sewer leakage and potential contamination of ground and water …

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Pex Home-Run and Remote Manifold Plumbing Systems

Remote Manifold Plumbing Systems, Except for power distribution, plumbing is the most important aspect of building and construction. We need power and plumbing, but plumbing may be more vital. Water was essential to design before electricity and used a lot of resources in any building that housed people. Plumbing is expensive, and installing the right …

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Understanding Pipe Threads: NPT vs. MIP

Measuring pipe thread size to determine the right thread type can be confusing.  Thread dimensions are said to be of nominal size and don’t correspond with general units of measurements. While using the right thread type is crucial for installing and maintaining equipment, it’s important to understand what pipe thread you need for your needs. …

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