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Water Filter Cartridge Guide

Clean water is an inherent need for human survival and well-being. The main categories of water are surface water, which is found in rivers and lakes, and groundwater, which includes melting snow and the rain that soaks into the earth.

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How to Change a Toilet Seat

If you’ve ever sat on a wobbly toilet seat, you know that it’s an unpleasant experience. Over time, this hardworking piece attached to your favorite bathroom fixture sees plenty of action, and that repetition can cause even the best-made parts to give out.

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How to Install and Maintain Bathroom Faucets

Installing a bathroom faucet is a project that can intimidate even the most seasoned of DIYers. But with proper planning and the right tools, anyone can update their sink or replace a leaky faucet—no professionals required.

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Choosing the Right Thread Sealant

Using a thread sealant to ensure a tight fit in your critical connections is a good idea. When you choose the right thread sealant for your application, you'll be sure to get that nice, secure fit that will provide peace of mind that the job was done right.

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Plastic Pipes for Plumbing

Plastic pipes are increasingly being used for plumbing applications in the U.S. and around the globe. According to market research, the global plastic pipes market is expected to reach $85.5 billion by 2022.

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How to Repair a Leaky Faucet

Repairing and putting a stop to a leaky faucet isn't difficult if you know what type of faucet you're dealing with and follow a few simple steps. When done with this DIY project you'll undoubtedly be pleased with the results, while also preserving your sanity by eliminating the incessant dripping.

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4 New and Improved Plumbing Tools and Methods to Be Aware Of

The industry is always coming out with new and improved plumbing tools and more advanced plumbing methods to help plumbers work more efficiently.

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How to Measure Pipe and Fitting Sizes

Learn to measure pipe and fitting sizes accurately with this helpful guide.

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How To Maintain Pipes and Plumbing

The best way to avoid a plumbing emergency at your home, business, or property is to take steps to maintain your pipes and fixtures. Follow these five tips to keep your taps in tip top shape.

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Commercial Flush Valve Parts Guide

Manual flush valves are frequently found in the busy bathrooms of airports, offices, schools, restaurants, and many other commercial buildings. Installing a new valve assembly or replacing an old one is easier when you understand the various components.

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Gravity Toilet Parts Guide

At their most basic, all toilets provide the same function. However, different designs from different brands can make selecting the correct replacement parts confusing, if not difficult.

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How to Unclog a Toilet

An overflowing toilet is often a chaotic moment of panic, and your first and most immediate concern is stopping water from overflowing the bowl and spilling all over onto the floor.

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Guide to Waterless Urinals

Waterless urinals are designed to work in areas where pressurized water isn't available or water restrictions prevent the use of a standard flush valve urinal.

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Solenoid Valve Selection Guide

A solenoid valve is a motorized valve and most frequently is used to control the flow in a pressurized liquid, gas, or air system. They often have a variety of operations within a system, including switching on/off, releasing, dosing, distributing, or mixing fluids.

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What Does a Hot Water Recirculation Pump Do in a Closed Loop Water System?

Since ancient times, the delivery of potable hot water within a household has been one of the most desired conveniences of daily life. But the delivery of hot water has always remained a much bigger challenge than that of cool water.

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What are Pressure-Assist Toilets

Pressure-assist toilets are often used where flat, low-pitched drainage lines result in frequent clogging of standard gravity-assist toilets. They help ensure the removal and flow-through of waste into the sewer system in such cases.