Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

The behind-the-wall framework of a home contains a vital plumbing system that keeps it running efficiently and safely. Within every residential plumbing system you have subsystems that include ...

If you’ve never heard of polybutylene piping, chances are you’ve never needed a major plumbing renovation in your house. Polybutylene is often called “poly,” “Poly B,” or “PB.” These days, it no ...

Pipe supports are basically of two types: primary and secondary. Primary Support: In primary type, the support is attached directly to the pipe. Secondary Support: In secondary type, the support is ...

SHIFTING REQUIREMENTS: The changes in hanger and anchor materials, tooling and safety equipment, and connection methods have both simplified and improved hydronic practices. February 24, 2020 Piping a ...

Q: I went to buy some plastic drain pipe, and after looking at all the types I was confused. So I decided to do some research. I have several projects for which I need a plastic pipe. I need to add a ...

Although most of today's contractors have BIM tools that make fabrication possible, many haven't fully adapted their design processes to leverage these capabilities.

A pipe bursting system is made up of numerous components that work together to replace existing fracturable (clay, concrete, etc.) or non-fracturable (ductile iron, steel, etc.) pipe. A tapered ...

In the global infrastructure and industrial manufacturing sectors, the reliability and technical specifications of steel pipes play a critical role in ensuring project integrity and operational safety ...