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Guide to Grinder Pumps
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Guide to Grinder Pumps

If you have a garbage disposal in your home, think of a grinder pump as a much larger version that is tasked with churning up all of the wastewater produced by your shower, toilet, washing machine, and other appliances attached to your plumbing system.

Guide to Compression Tube Fittings
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Guide to Compression Tube Fittings

Known for their versatility, compression tube fittings can be found in a variety of applications that require connections between metal and hard plastic tubing.

Backflow Prevention Guide
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Backflow Prevention Guide

Backflow preventers are installed on clean water supply lines to prevent contaminated water from entering clean or potable lines. Ensuring that you have a backflow preventer in place is important for keeping a city’s drinking water uncontaminated and safe to drink.

How to Install the Utility Sink
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How to Install the Utility Sink

You've probably seen a utility sink before—though you may not know the name for it off the top of your head. Utility sinks are very deep, free-standing sinks with a large basin.

Water Filter Cartridge Guide
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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.

How to Change a Toilet Seat
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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.

How to Install and Maintain Bathroom Faucets
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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.

Choosing the Right Thread Sealant
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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.

Plastic Pipes for Plumbing
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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.

How to Repair a Leaky Faucet
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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.

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

How to Measure Pipe Fittings
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How to Measure Pipe Fittings

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

How To Maintain Pipes and Plumbing
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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.

Commercial Flush Valve Parts Guide
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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.

Gravity Toilet Parts Guide
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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.

How to Unclog a Toilet
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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.