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Globe, Ball or Gate Valve: Which One Goes Where?
All three valve types shut off the line, but they do not do the same job. Throttling, tight shut-off or low pressure drop — that q...
HVAC articles
Technical articles on HVAC: valve and expansion joint selection, application and installation notes.
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Butterfly Valves: Space and Cost Advantage on Large Diameters
On large-diameter lines, a butterfly valve instead of a gate valve usually saves space, weight and cost at once.
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Check Valve Selection and Water Hammer
A check valve stops reverse flow; the real question is how quickly it stops it. A slow-closing check valve becomes the source of w...
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Strainers: A Cheap Part That Prevents an Expensive Failure
A strainer is one of the cheapest fittings in a line; the equipment it protects is usually the most expensive.
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