Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co. manufactures cast-iron and plastic pipe and fittings, all made in the USA. Offering a broad range of DWV products, Charlotte Pipe notes it is the only manufacturer that produces a system of cast-iron, PVC, CPVC and ABS pipe and fittings. 

REED portable pipe beveler “CPB”, with battery power, quickly and safely bevels 2"-diameter and larger plastic pipe.

PTI launches pipe insulation that withstands extreme temperatures, moisture and sunlight.

For you younger tradesfolk who have entered into a mechanical career within the past 20 years, you may never have encountered PB (polybutylene) tubing and fittings.

The new FlowGuard MultiPort provides plumbers and developers for multi-residential buildings with an innovative solution for mini-manifold plumbing system designs with FlowGuard Gold CPVC pipe and fittings.

A guy I don’t know emailed me a question. I get a lot of that because I’m easy to find on the internet.

How significant is the recent news that Bonomi Group acquired Italian-based fittings manufacturer Frabo?

Originally built in the 1920s, the housing project in Los Angeles was rebuilt in 1974, but was suffering from the onset of pinhole leaks in its copper drinking water pipes that are located within the structure of the units. Pipes varied in size from ½-inch to 1 ½-inch in diameter.

Its compact, lightweight size and portability make this camera very user-friendly for contractors, plumbers and homeowners alike, the company notes.