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Plastic vs. Brass Fittings for PEX Pipe: Which is Best?
Mary Rose Fellers
April 03, 2025
The debate over plastic versus brass fittings comes down to durability, cost, water quality, and long-term performance. Here's how to choose between them. 
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Plastic vs. Brass Fittings for PEX Pipe: Which is Best?
The debate over plastic versus brass fittings comes down to durability, cost, water quality, and long-term performance. Here's how to choose between them. 
04/03/2025
What Is a Backflow Prevention Device and How Does It Work?
In 1933, Chicago hosted the World’s Fair and, unintentionally, a backflow disaster. The sewage and plumbing systems in Chicago at the time were undersized, and the influx of visitors led to disease caused by a contaminated water supply. Around 100 deaths and over 1000 cases of amoebic dysentery later, people realized that backflow was not something that should be taken lightly. Since 1933, plumbin
04/10/2024
What Is a Water Pressure Regulator and How Does It Work?
Homeowners often notice low water pressure when it affects their household fixtures like weak showerheads and faucets, but high water pressure can often be overlooked. Not only is high water pressure less noticeable to the eye than low water pressure, but it is far more costly if it persists over time. A water pressure regulator is a device that prevents high water pressure from wreaking havoc on
03/13/2024
What Is a Flow Restrictor and How Does It Work?
Flow restrictors are perhaps best known for their use in showerheads, but they are also used in a variety of applications throughout your home. From filtration systems to water heaters to irrigation systems, water flow restrictors play a valuable role in preserving the health and efficiency of home and industrial water systems. In this article, you can find information on what flow restrictors are
03/11/2024
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How to Choose the Best PC Water Cooler Fitting for Your System
Liquid coolers in personal computer and server applications require a water-tight seal to protect hardware from damage while maintaining the low temperatures that water cooling provides. This seal is created by fittings in areas where tubing connects to other tubing, pumps, and radiators. The market for water cooler fittings can be overwhelming because of the abundance of fitting types and sizes.
12/09/2022
Why You Should Use Reverse Osmosis Water for Your Aquarium
Why You Should Use Reverse Osmosis Water for Your Aquarium
Reverse osmosis water is an incredible starting point for any aquarium owner seeking to create ideal water conditions for their fish and coral. RO water is completely free from chemicals toxic to fish like chlorine and chloramines, is neutral in pH, and contains no water hardness. Many tropical f...
1/19/2024
A Guide to Clear Aquarium Water
A Guide to Clear Aquarium Water
Maintaining a fish tank is much like caring for a plant – a small mistake can yield many negative consequences. Miniscule changes in a fish tank’s chemistry can completely alter the look and health of an aquarium’s water. Much like humans are sensitive to air pollution, fish are susceptible to un...
9/22/2023
How to Maintain a Saltwater Aquarium
How to Maintain a Saltwater Aquarium
Maintaining a thriving saltwater aquarium may seem like a daunting task, especially when compared to its freshwater counterpart. However, with the right knowledge and commitment, even beginners can master the art of saltwater aquarium care. In reality, the process is quite similar to caring for a...
4/24/2023
How to Cycle a Fish Tank
How to Cycle a Fish Tank
By far the most tedious aspect of owning an aquarium is the initial setup. This involves setting up the pumps, filters, and decorations before adding appropriately filtered water. Once the tank’s components are put in place, the longest of setup processes, cycling, is ready to begin. Aquarium cyc...
12/16/2022
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