The assets of Heritage Group, a U.S. manufacturer of PVC conduit, fittings, elbows and plumbing pipes, have been acquired by Atkore International Inc., which is looking to expand its product portfolio ...

All questions and answers are based on the 2017 NEC. Q. What uses are permitted for PVC conduit by the NEC? A. Some common uses for Type PVC (polyvinyl chloride) conduit are as follows: Concealed — ...

If you need a supply of low pressure air – let’s say enough pressure to ensure a constant supply but not enough to describe as “Compressed air” with a straight face – what do you do? Many people will ...

BOSTON (CBS) - Union plumbers say it's not just the dust from cutting PVC pipe that makes installing it so dangerous. Joe King is a plumbing instructor for the union. He tells the I-Team, "It's the ...

A report warning cities against the use of PVC pipes in water systems sparked swift and resounding criticism from the plastics industry, its advocates and at least one leading scientific expert.

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