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Back To Basics: The A to Z of Valve Materials 2012-08-01
If you walk through any large PVF warehouse and look around, it seems that valves come in three flavors: black, silver and gold.
Color,Color Everywhere 2012-07-30
Hydrant paint schemes are unlimited. In some water systems, paint colors show water flow capacity of the individual hydrants. In others the color is chosen to aid visibility of hydrants, or to fit int
Withstanding Stresses 2012-07-27
Strength in a valve is its ability to withstand the internal stresses generated by containing and controlling the fluid under pressure.
Basic Design Remains, with Improvements 2012-07-26
Modern hydrants include design features not found in the early designs, most intended to make them easier to operate or maintain and to extend their service lives.
Those Dam Valves and the Great Job They Do 2012-07-25
As the nation increasingly seeks sources for renewable energy, dams and the thousands of valves they contain will only become more important.
Online Valve Communities 2012-07-23
In earlier columns, I highlighted the value of online communities and their ability to connect people with similar expertise.
