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

Top Certifications Awarded to Plumbing pipes made using FlowGuard Plus CPVC Technology

Plumbing pipes made using FlowGuard Plus CPVC Technology has emerged as a plumbing industry leader, earning many certifications and accolades that underscore its excellence and reliability. This widespread recognition is a testament to the product's unwavering commitment to delivering the highest standards of quality and safety. Moreover, these...

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Understanding the Burst Resistance of CPVC Pipe

The burst resistance of CPVC pipe is a crucial aspect of its performance in plumbing systems. It's important to understand how CPVC pipes hold up under pressure and what makes them a preferred choice in scenarios where pipe bursts are a concern. This resilience is a combination of the material's inherent properties and the unique joining process...

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The Difference Between FlowGuard Plus CPVC Compounds and Other CPVC Compounds

As the plumbing landscape evolves, CPVC compounds have emerged as the preferred choice, showcasing properties that set them apart from alternative materials. As a leading manufacturer and technology provider of chlorinated polyvinyl chloride resin and compounds, FlowGuard Plus promises materials that are particularly designed to enhance your...

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Best Practices for Cutting CPVC Pipes

CPVC pipe can be easily cut using simple hand tools―no electricity or heat is required for cutting or welding the pipes & fittings.

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The Top 5 Reasons Why Buildings Lose Water Pressure

Imagine, how frustrating it is when you get inside your washroom to take a refreshing shower and you realize drops of water oozing from the showerhead rather than a full flow. Nothing to worry, your costly shower panel is having no problem. Probably you are struggling with reduced water pressure in your house. Relax, it’sa very common issue in...

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Various Plumbing Pipes & their Pros & Cons

Numerous standards and certification bodies exists both nationally and internationally, so it may not be necessary for a country to develop a unique set of standards. Rather, it could choose to adopt one of the existing systems and ensure that products are certified to meet that system’s requirements. In judging a product or material, the...

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The Science of Solvent Cement Welding

In the ever-evolving landscape of piping systems, CPVC has gained significant traction, particularly in Domestic plumbing applications . CPVC is inherently an inert polymer and doesn’t react to acids, bases, salts, aliphatic hydrocarbons and chlorine. This is one of the reasons why CPVC becomes one of the preferred choices in domestic plumbing...

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What Does It Mean for a Pipe to Be Fire Resistant?

Ensuring safety of our homes and loved ones is paramount. As a homeowner, we often overlook what piping systems are installed in our dwellings and do they trigger to increase fire load of our building. This also brings us to the topic of fire-resistant materials such as CPVC (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride) piping. Fire rated CPVC pipes are...

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What is UPVC and its Different Applications?

In the last couple of decades, plastic pipes have taken over the plumbing industry replacing metal and concrete pipes. Earlier, the major problems plumbers use to face were corrosion, heavyweight pipes leading to tedious installation process. This is where plastic pipes came in as a revolutionary solution to all leading plumbing problems. Among...

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Tips To Repair CPVC Piping Leaks

CPVC plumbing pipe that has been successfully installed & functioning well for years can change in appearance with the passage of time. Discolouration can happen, but if the pipe is FlowGuard® CPVC, that will not affect the life expectancy of the piping system or its pressure-bearing capabilities under normal use conditions. Hence chances of...

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