The pipe fitting industry is experiencing robust growth, driven by urbanization, industrial modernization, and investment in ...

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association has published NEMA PRP 2-2014 Guidelines for Solvent-Cementing Joints for PVC Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit, Duct, and Fittings. This document presents ...

Q-One of the copper water pipes in my basement is split and starting to leak. This pipe ends inside a wall, so I cannot replace the whole length and will have to cut out one section. I know that I can ...

Oakum is a loosely twisted rope-like material made from oiled jute or hemp fibers. Traditionally manufactured in prisons or workhouses by disassembling old rope lengths and rubbing the strands with ...

Two of the most important elements in any construction or upgrade project are safety and speed of completion. While one way to increase safety is to eliminate hot work whenever possible, the reality ...

While the original purpose of a metallic raceway was the protection of wires from mechanical damage, the metallic raceways of today serve a second purpose. Today, we expect them to carry fault ...