Author: Michael Bowman

+GF+ Stress Less Pipe Clamps Are Here!

Mechanical stress on plastic piping systems is one of the leading causes of premature leaks. Typical pipe clamp and hanger products often create unintended fixed points throughout piping systems that permanently lock in stress. To address this challenge, GF Piping Systems has introduced a new Stress Less Pipe and Valve Hanger system. This new system is specifically designed to eliminate stress transfer to plastic pipe caused by normal thermal expansion and contraction, improper installation, or seismic events.

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Tech Talk: pH System Installation

pH System Installation Tips

Many people think of pH measurement as an esoteric science requiring long years of apprenticeship to master.  With new technology and modern pH controllers, this is no longer the case. With a little care and patience everyone can successfully install and operate today’s advanced pH controllers. The following guidelines, used with the manufacturer’s instructions, should assure you a trouble-free pH system installation.
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Tech Talk: pH Electrode Operation & Replacement

pH Electrode Basics 101

Design & Construction – pH electrodes are constructed from a special composition glass which senses the hydrogen ion concentration. This glass is typically composed of alkali metal ions. The alkali metal ions in the glass and the hydrogen ions in solution undergo an ion exchange reaction, generating a potential difference. In a combination pH electrode, the most widely used variety, there are actually two electrodes in one body.

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Iwaki Mag-Drive Pumps: Built to Last

Iwaki Mag-Drive Pumps
Long-Term Performance Champs

The old expression that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link can be easily be applied to non-metallic magnetic-drive chemical pumps also. Most components in the pump end are strong enough to hold up to harsh chemicals and typical wear. However, when there is an upset in the system the weakest link of the chain is exposed.
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Walchem EWN-R Metering Pump

Walchem EWN-R Metering Pump

The EWN-R Series electronic metering pumps offer superior high speed dosing capability with more standard features. The flexibility of the EWN-R pump enables it be integrated into virtually any chemical feed application using a universal-voltage, digital controller with an expanded set of control features.

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Pulsation Dampeners Prevent Costly Damage

Plast-O-Matic Series PDS Pulsation Dampeners are a robust solution for combating the damaging effect of water hammer and pulsation. Water hammer and/or unwanted pulsation can cause serious problems and failures in any piping system, leading to costly downtime while repairs are made to piping system components, gauges, pumps and instrumentation. These failures will continue until the root cause is addressed and remedied.

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Tech Talk: Water Hammer & Pulsation

The Effects of Water Hammer & Pulsation

Water hammer can seriously damage your piping system.Quick closing valves, positive displacement pumps, and vertical pipe runs can create damaging pressure spikes, leading to blown diaphragms, seals and gaskets, not to mention also destroying meters and gauges.

Liquid, for all practical purposes, is not compressible and any energy that is applied to it is instantly transmitted. This energy becomes dynamic in nature when a force, such as quick closing valve or pump, applies velocity to the fluid.

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