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Is CPVC UV Resistant?

By: FlowGuard EMEA
14-nov-2024 4:46:43
UV radiation can damage certain thermoplastic piping materials by promoting the formation of harmful free radicals, which leads to the failure of the system. FlowGuard® CPVC demonstrates notable...
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The Effects Of Harsh Outdoor Climates On Plumbing Pipes

By: FlowGuard EMEA
07-sep-2023 9:15:47
Working outside in excessive temperatures presents its own set of risks and dangers, and there's never been a more apparent sign of this than the recent work restriction enforced in Saudi Arabia by...
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What Clean Living Means To Us

By: FlowGuard EMEA
06-jul-2020 7:59:50
Clean water is one of the greatest contributors to a clean life. Clean living consultant Jenna Coviello of Take Good Care NYC specifies water filtration as a key method to detoxify your daily life....
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Not All CPVC Pipe is the Same: FlowGuard® CPVC vs. Generic CPVC

By: FlowGuard EMEA
19-mar-2020 1:00:00
Homeowners, building owners and contractors demand reliable, high-quality piping systems that deliver safe, clean drinking water over the long term. FlowGuard® CPVC pipe and fittings have a...
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Controlling Risk: Do Your Research Before Choosing Pipe Material

By: FlowGuard EMEA
10-mar-2020 2:00:00
Every piping project begins with an assessment of how to ensure the integrity of the system over its lifecycle and limit future liability. What are the steps you can take to ensure the pipe material...
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CPVC Dos and Don’ts for HVAC Hydronic Applications

By: FlowGuard EMEA
05-mar-2020 1:15:00
FlowGuard® CPVC pipe and fittings are designed to meet the temperature and pressure requirements of hydronic applications and withstand the internal stresses that result from conveying fluids over...
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Impact Strengths: The Strength of FlowGuard® CPVC Pipe

By: FlowGuard EMEA
26-feb-2020 1:00:00
One of the most important attributes one should consider when choosing pipe material is how well it can withstand impacts, or a suddenly applied load. The demanding applications for pipe placed in...
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Cooling Towers and Legionella Prevention

By: FlowGuard EMEA
19-feb-2020 1:00:00
In 2015, ASHRAE issued a voluntary consensus standard that establishes minimum risk management requirements for buildings with complex water systems, including cooling towers. Also now an ANSI...
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How FlowGuard® CPVC Pipe Gets Its Pressure Rating

By: FlowGuard EMEA
05-feb-2020 1:00:00
A pipe pressure rating tells a system designer how well a thermoplastic material will withstand the internal stresses placed by the fluid being conveyed over time at various temperatures. When...
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Why CPVC Pipe Fails, and Why It Succeeds

By: FlowGuard EMEA
28-ene-2020 2:00:00
A question commonly asked about CPVC piping is what makes it susceptible to failures once in service. It is not necessary to have a materials science degree to gain an understanding of the factors...
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