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How to fit a threaded brass valve with PTFE tape
Short answer: Threaded brass valves such as our CP brass control valves are fitted with a standard spanner and PTFE tape on the threads....
How to choose a CP brass control valve for bathroom lines
Short answer: A CP (chrome-plated) brass control valve shuts off or controls water at a bathroom or kitchen point. Choose the size to match...
Brass vs CPVC ball valve: which one for which job?
Short answer: Match the valve to the pipe system. Brass ball valves are for general plumbing lines. The brass CPVC union ball valve (brass...
How to choose a CPVC union ball valve
Short answer: A CPVC union ball valve is a quarter-turn shut-off valve with union ends, so you can remove the valve for maintenance without...
IS 554 vs BS 21 pipe threads: what to check before you buy a brass valve
Short answer: IS 554 (Indian standard) and BS 21 (British standard) both describe pipe threads on valves and fittings where the thread itself makes...
What does a 350 PSI shell test mean on a brass ball valve?
Short answer: A shell test checks that the valve body does not leak or break under water pressure. A seat test checks that a...