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Product information, material comparisons, installation best practices, design considerations, safety information and more from the pioneer in CPVC plumbing technology.

 
Material Comparison

How Energy Efficient Is CPVC Compared to Other Piping Materials? [Infographic]

By: FlowGuard EMEA

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...

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Material Comparison

FlowGuard® Pipe and Fittings Standards, Approvals and Listings

By: FlowGuard EMEA

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...

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Installation

How Solvent Cement Works

By: FlowGuard EMEA

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...

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Health and Safety

Frequently Asked Safety Questions About FlowGuard® CPVC Pipe and Fittings

By: FlowGuard EMEA

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...

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Installation

How CPVC Can Save You Money On Installation

By: FlowGuard EMEA

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,...

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FlowGuard® CPVC Impact Strength and Testing [Infographic]

By: FlowGuard EMEA

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...

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Installation

What You Need to Know About Storing and Handling CPVC Pipe

By: FlowGuard EMEA

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...

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Health and Safety

How CPVC Better Resists Biofilm Formation than Other Piping Materials [Infographic]

By: FlowGuard EMEA

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...

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Material Comparison, Health and Safety

The Effects of Hot Water on CPVC and PPR Piping

By: FlowGuard EMEA

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...

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Material Comparison

Hot and Cold Water Piping Material Comparison: CPVC vs. PPR

By: FlowGuard EMEA

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...

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