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Articles Tagged with ''plastic pipe''

San Jacinto College Roof

Non-traditional pipe for a non-traditional college

San Jacinto College thinks outside the box, both for its students and its facilities.
Ron Rajecki
June 16, 2021

“We know that not everyone is a ‘traditional’ student,” reads the website for San Jacinto Community College. 


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PPI

PPI announces major update to its free Plastic Pipe Design Calculator

April 23, 2021

The calculator allows the user to select either IP/US or Metric/SI working units, as well as multiple fluids (e.g., water, propylene glycol, ethylene glycol). Fluid temperatures and mix ratios are chosen by the user, and results can be viewed, printed or emailed.


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PPI

PEX pipe and tubing freeze-break resistance and benefits addressed in new technical report

February 12, 2021

The Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) published a new technical report related to the break resistance of PEX pipe and tubing when fluid inside becomes frozen.


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A new wave

Common misconceptions about plastic piping can complicate residential plumbing repairs

The top 4 issues relating to CPVC and PEX piping materials.
Jonathan Simon
September 9, 2020

Lifestyle changes driven by the pandemic have kept many service plumbers especially busy over the previous months. 


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NSF

NSF International announces new Southeast Michigan laboratory, expands plastic pipe testing capabilities

April 23, 2020

The new facility offers nearly 2,000 test stations, including stations for long-term pressure/stress testing and hydrostatic design basis (HDB) and minimum required strength (MRS) ratings, as well as short-term burst and other pressure performance requirements.


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Tool Tips: Organization and cleanliness

Tool Tips — October 2019
October 23, 2019

On our trucks, we keep all our soldering material, such as solder, paste, pipe cutters, emery cloth, inspection mirror and other miscellaneous items, in small tackle boxes.


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REHAU acquires MB Barter & Trading AG

The acquisition follows a positive decision by antitrust authorities
December 13, 2018

REHAU Verwaltungszentrale AG is the holding company of the REHAU Group.


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PPI RedVector PEX Course

PPI introduces new PEX plumbing design course

The one-hour course has five learning objectives and advances at the pace of each student
November 1, 2018

Topics include properties of PEX tubing and fittings, types of plumbing layouts, designing for optimized performance, installation techniques, and design resources.


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CEO William Christensen

REHAU appoints new CEO, CFO

William Christensen has been with REHAU since 2016.
August 20, 2018

William Christensen replaces Rainer Schulz, who has run the company since 2010.


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Aquatherm Training Photo July 2018

Aquatherm expands training programs

The Aquatherm Academy courses will help ensure safe, consistent and profitable PP-R pipe installations
August 16, 2018

The Aquatherm Master Training program ended effective June 1 and is replaced by the ATP program. 


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