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Thanks for that, Sean.....finally guided me to some info about the equipment used in my pool. We had our pool completed in July by California Pools here in Phoenix. We had a great experience with them during the installation process. Cal no longer installs pop up systems but uses what they...

Yes, it's a common misconception that teflon tape can be used on any threaded fittings. It should be used on metallic fittings only. PVC threaded fittings are typically molded and the threads are actually tapered to increase in diameter the tighter the plug is formed. Pipe sealing pastes or...

I also wanted to add, that when you reinstall the plug just use the pipe dope and skip the Teflon tape. We don't recommend that tape be used on plastic threaded fittings as overuse of the tape can add too much material to the threads and act as a splitting maul when tightened. Pipe dope only...

Hi, guys! First time poster, but have been reading the site for over a month now, great stuff! As a PVC pipe manufacturer, I wanted to clarify on pressure vs. temp ratings. 2" Sch 40 is rated at about 220 psi @ 73 degrees, which is the standard temperature threshold that various types of PVC...