FLOWGUARD^®
AFRICA BLOG

We all want to be seen doing our part to help the environment.

Why FlowGuard® Pipes and Fittings may fail earlier than expected (and how to avoid it)

Five questions about industry leading hot and cold water pipes and fittings

Take a look at your water supply at home. Invisible, potentially harmful bacteria could exist in the water we use every day.

Good plumbing is essential to a healthy home life. However, it’s not always clear why.

How to protect lives and maintain a healthy bottom line in the process

As the Nigerian energy crisis deepens both locally and internationally, the construction community looks to smarter installation solutions so that economic growth can continue to be supported in...

Industry leading water distribution in one of Nigeria’s most iconic venues

The National Arts Theatre in Lagos is one of the region’s headline architectural triumphs. It is also a centre of great...

In our new video series, we have been exploring the many benefits of choosing FlowGuard CPVC for water supply lines:

When plumbers need to access tight, confined spaces a great deal of time and cost goes into fixing problems when the pipe material used for plumbing is not flexible enough for safe plumbing in these...

Retrofitting a building with a new plumbing system, remodelling existing plumbing or plumbing in a new building can be planned for operational and financial success with a combination of pipe...

In countries where high temperatures are common, installation can be more difficult, leading to project delays and system failures.Over time, hot temperatures and sunlight can degrade piping systems...

What type of pipe is best for plumbing?

FlowGuard® Pipe and Fittings are trusted in many countries around the world and provide plumbing solutions to both commercial and residential properties....

No matter what piping material you specify for a project, there will be fluctuations in temperature. This naturally causes expansion and contraction in piping systems. The longer the piping run, the...

No two plumbing installation projects are the same. When designing and fitting a plumbing system for a new or existing structure, challenges can slow down your progress, even from the most unexpected...

FlowGuard® CPVC is frequently specified by plumbing system designers across Nigeria. Only recently, new developments in the residential, commercial and cultural sectors have undergone construction...

Remodelling the home needs to work for everyone, for as long as possible. Your plumbing system has a large role to play in the health of your family for the next few decades. Here’s why rethinking...

Today, homeowners want more control over their living space, and to that, we ask why not? When technology has integrated itself more and more into our daily lives, we now have the opportunity to...

Size is not everything. On the surface, if you are a Specifier preparing construction materials for a new water distribution system in a commercial or residential building, you might see the...

In the plumbing trade, new materials, tools and processes emerge, but only the best quality and best value remain. When specifying plumbing pipes and fittings for your next project, it’s a question...

In light of the Covid-19 pandemic that spread internationally last year, many lessons have been learned about how we protect ourselves, our communities and the things we value most. As well as...

It’s time to start thinking more seriously about water safety. 

Water safety does not just mean the completion of a successful plumbing project, a sturdy supply of water to a property and a happy...

When designing a water distribution system, do you know how much your decisions at the early stages have potential to affect the water itself? Specifying a material for water distribution means...

Designing a water distribution system that is built for quality, keeps customers safe and keeps their homes going for decades, comes down to one thing; making the right choices at the start.

When it comes to the crucial specification stage of your project, it’s important to evaluate the effectiveness and compatibility of every element in your plan. To you, the difference could mean...

In this business, time is everything. That’s why this blog will share a number of useful time saving advantages to help you get the job done quicker, without compromising on a quality installation...

As the business of manufacturing evolves, the whole trade evolves with it. When new techniques, materials and processes emerge, it’s an exciting time. As long as innovative, new materials can provide...

Just like not all plumbing materials are the same and not all tools for the job are of equal quality, not all CPVC is the same. Plastic compounds can be engineered in an infinite number of ways and...

The Lubrizol Corporation are bringing innovation in plumbing technology to the SADC region of Africa, but not without help. Flo-Tek are local pioneers in manufacturing, producing FlowGuard CPVC to...

Known for its unique resource-efficient chemical composition, FlowGuard® CPVC is notable for its uniquely low environmental footprint in several areas when compared to metallic and other polymeric...

All plumbing systems must past a series of third-party tests and evaluations to be used in homes and businesses. There are a number of national and international associations, as well as insurance...

CPVC plumbing systems are some of the most reliable on the market, thanks in large part to their strong pipe and fitting seams. CPVC is welded together using solvent cement, which is much different...

The safety and reliability of any material used within the home should be the most important consideration for any homeowner. The material used to distribute drinking and bathing water throughout...

Installing a brand new plumbing system or upgrading an existing one can be a costly venture. That’s why price-conscious plumbers, contractors, and homeowners turn to materials that can save money,...

A reliable and lasting plumbing system demands specific performance characteristics from its pipes and fittings. One of these, IMPACT STRENGTH, predicts whether your pipes will be stored, handled and...

While a strong, durable material, FlowGuard^® CPVC can be damaged if mishandled or improperly stored. For this reason, plumbers should keep the following suggestions in mind when bringing CPVC piping...

Assessing resistance to biofilm growth in plumbing pipe is one of the most important specification considerations an engineer can make. That resistance is essential to keeping potable water safe and...

Heat is used to shape and mold plastics, including CPVC and PPR, into the pipes and fitting used throughout a home or villa’s plumbing system. After processing, how a plastic material reacts to...

FlowGuard^® CPVC pipe is the preferred choice for today’s residential plumbing systems. Our material meets the highest international standards, combining durability, reliability, safety and cost...

Curing is a critical step of the installation process because the solvent cement must dry completely before you fill the pipes with water and test for leaks. If you were to pressurize and test the...

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...

FlowGuard^® Pipe and Fittings are made of chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC). CPVC is a long-lasting thermoplastic with a history of reliable performance in residential plumbing applications.

All piping materials and products have an effect on the environment. These environmental impacts range from securing raw materials needed to make different piping, to the energy required to...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Thermal expansion and contraction is a property of all piping materials. As the water and environmental temperature increases or decreases, the pipe length will fluctuate. The longer the run, the...

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...

As a homeowner, your plumbing system probably doesn’t come to mind when you think about fire hazards. However, the material of your pipes plays a critical role in flammability.

Homeowners and plumbers need to be cautious of the damaging effects UV rays can have on piping materials.

The most important chemical in creating clean, potable water? Chlorine.

FlowGuard^® CPVC is a thermoplastic material specially designed for plumbing system piping and fittings. It has been successfully installed in residential homes, apartment complexes, commercial...

Clean, potable water is arguably the most critical element for human well-being, and the adverse effects of contaminated water can be seen across the globe.

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.

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,...

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.

Nigeria is by far the largest economy and the most populated country in Africa. With its increasing urbanization, growing middle class income, positive construction and economic indicators, this...

The LeadWay Hotel is considered a top attraction and lodging destination in Nigeria. Specifically for business travelers and conferences. Making the upkeep of their facilities critical to continued...

Water quality is of critical importance to any residential plumbing system. As a homeowner, you should be able to trust that your piping material isn’t contaminating the water flowing through it. But...

Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride, commonly known as CPVC is a safe, durable, chlorine resistant, antimicrobial and recyclable material. CPVC pipe and fittings are used in hot and cold water plumbing...

Reliability is arguably the most important characteristic for a residential piping system. Homeowners want piping that does its job, without problems, for as long as possible.

FlowGuard^® CPVC has been used around the world for more than 55 years.