You can always go tighter. Once it's too tight you have to start over.<P>Straight thread fittings use an O-ring or some other means of sealling where as mentioned pipe thread is tapered. Getting ...

A study has found norovirus cannot survive on the metal, offering hope of a cheap and effective way of reducing the 267 million cases of acute gastroenteritis it causes each year. The highly ...

Copper fittings in hospitals could help wipe out superbugs like MRSA, say scientists. The metal destroys the killer bacteria and stops it spreading by touch or fingertip contamination, a study shows.

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MANILA, Philippines — When creating your new home, it’s easy to get caught up on the color of your living room or the style of your kitchen. However, this leaves some of the most essential details of ...

Elkhart, Ind. – Elkhart Brass will introduce one of the latest additions to its product line – the HERO Pipe high-rise system – at FDIC in Indianapolis, Ind. Designed to address the unique challenges ...