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13 Tips For Successful CPVC Pipe Installation

By: FlowGuard EMEA
09-jul-2019 1:00:00
Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) pipe and fitting installation is quick and cost-effective. Pipes are joined with an easy solvent cement welding process and inexpensive and readily available...
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How To Install FlowGuard® CPVC In Hot Weather

By: FlowGuard EMEA
18-jun-2019 1:00:00
One of the advantages of the CPVC installation process is that it can be done in hot or cold temperatures. While the FlowGuard® Installation Guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to...
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Installation, Material Comparison, Health and Safety

Solvent Welding CPVC vs. Heat Welding PPR: Which is Better?

By: FlowGuard EMEA
11-jun-2019 1:00:00
Installation is a significant factor in the time it takes to complete a project, the long-term reliability of the plumbing system, and the overall job cost. Each of these factors contributes to your...
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Installation, Health and Safety

How CPVC Improves Job Site Safety by Eliminating Hazards

By: FlowGuard EMEA
28-may-2019 1:00:00
With any construction project, there are inherent risks and liabilities. For example, falling objects, powerful machinery, and heat used near flammable materials all create opportunities for injury...
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Why Plumbers Prefer CPVC for Confined Areas

By: FlowGuard EMEA
21-may-2019 1:00:00
Every construction project, whether a new home or repair job, has its challenges. And when it comes to plumbing, one of the most common is trying to install piping in confined or cluttered areas. ...
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Thermoplastics and Sunlight: How CPVC Withstands UV Exposure

By: FlowGuard EMEA
07-may-2019 1:00:00
Homeowners and plumbers need to be cautious of the damaging effects UV rays can have on piping materials. Ultraviolet light generates free radicals within thermoplastics. For thermoplastics like...
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Installation, System Design

How to Account for Thermal Expansion When Installing A CPVC Plumbing System

By: FlowGuard EMEA
16-abr-2019 1:00:00
All piping materials expand and contract with temperature changes. The more significant the change, the more a pipe’s length can change. If not accounted for in a plumbing system design, the...
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How to Install CPVC Pipe Using Solvent Cement

By: FlowGuard EMEA
02-abr-2019 1:00:00
Unlike green pipe (PPR) and metal pipes, which require heat and flame to weld joints together, FlowGuard® CPVC pipe and fittings use a process called solvent cement welding.
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How to Properly Cut CPVC Pipe

By: FlowGuard EMEA
26-mar-2019 1:00:00
Chlorinated polyvinyl chlorinated (CPVC) pipe is an easy-to-cut material that allows for onsite fabrication without the need for special equipment or electricity Using only simple hand tools,...
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What is CPVC Pipe?

By: FlowGuard EMEA
19-mar-2019 1:00:00
CPVC (chlorinated polyvinyl chloride) is a strong, durable material that has been successfully used in plumbing applications around the world for more than 50 years. Originally developed by Lubrizol...
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