Often called CPVC glue, CPVC solvent cement joins pipes and fittings at a molecular level. QRFS covers everything installers need to know about the time required for CPVC glue to initially dry (set) and permanently cure when used with CPVC brands like BlazeMaster®, FlameGuard®, and ThermaFit Industries.
Top beam clamps used to hang pipes in fire sprinkler and standpipe systems perform well in buildings with steel beams and other metal supports. Learn how they work, where they’re used, and what fire code requires.
Learn about grooved couplings in pipe systems: how they compare to flanged or welded joints while reducing the labor required for installation & maintenance.
QRFS finishes its examination of common fire sprinkler system pipe materials by taking a hard look at copper and CPVC, two of the most popular options.
QRFS examines the advantages and disadvantages of steel pipe, one of the most popular fire sprinkler system pipe materials for commercial applications.
CPVC and PVC pipes both move water and share other characteristics, but only one is used in fire protection Since its first use in fire protection systems in the 1980s, chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) pipes … Read more
Most paint markers claim to be permanent, but with uses that vary from touching up tires to decorating rocks, what’s hype and what’s reality? QRFS explores trending and established uses for paint markers to help consumers choose between specialty and all-purpose models.
QRFS examines what to do if you’ve uncovered fire sprinkler corrosion in pipes—and steps you can take to avoid costly repairs or system replacements in the future.
Pilot clamps are sometimes out of stock, but the Tru-Drill II is a reliable alternative for drilling perfect holes in pipe—with its own unique features.
Many marking tools don’t perform well on non-porous surfaces like metal—and the marks they leave aren’t suited to rough handling, heat, weather, and other extreme conditions. QRFS explains how oil-based paint markers for metal can make life easier for those working in construction, metalwork, and other industries.
