Types of Pipe and Tubing Connections and When You Should Use Them Unlike its cousin tubing, pipe is a rigid product. It cannot be coiled or shoved into a box or rolled up. But what about copper, PVC Guy? Sorry, but copper “pipe” is actually considered tubing. Due to transportation constraints from factories to its […]
What Is The Difference Between Schedule 40 and Class 200 PVC
The Difference Between Schedule 40 and Class 200 PVC Growing up, I knew there was a difference at the local home improvement store between schedule 40 PVC and schedule 80 PVC when I held the pipe in my hands. Other than one being heavier and gray, I never really understood the difference and when schedule […]
What is a P-Trap?
What is a P-trap? It’s a mechanical fitting that serves two important functions in drains. The reason for its name comes from its shape, a sideways P. For any drain that leads to a sewage line there is a major problem – STENCH. Stank. Odor, musk, reek, whiff, whatever you want to call it, nobody wants […]
Ball Valves Explained
Ball valves are great flow on/off switches or “shut off valves”. While their flow control leaves a lot to be desired, nothing is more dependable as a shut off valve than a ball valve. These valves are among the most common found in household plumbing systems as their strength and dependability are greatly desired by […]
Globe Valves
Globe valves originally derived their name due to the shape of the valve body. They had two semi-spherical parts attached together to give it the appearance of a globe. Today they do not look like that. You can find globe valves on the exterior of your house where garden hoses can be attached. Those spigots, also […]
Check Valves Explained
Check valves are one of the few valves not designed to stop or reduce flow. These valves simulate valves found in the human heart and cardiovascular system. Check valves allow flow in one direction only. They are the most basic components of back flow preventers which may be composed of numerous check valves to ensure water […]