The Essential Nipple and Coupling ShortcutsNPT and NPS ExplainedIn the trade, the difference between a secure joint and a costly leak often comes down to a string of letters. A 2019 survey of plumbers and engineers in Gauteng revealed that nearly 60% of callbacks were...
Understanding 20mm Plumbing ConnectionsWhat Does 20mm Mean?Walk into any plumbing supplier in South Africa and the racks are dominated by one measurement: 20mm. This figure refers to the outside diameter of the pipe. It is the most common connection standard for...
Understanding Valves and Pipe FittingsDefining Valves in Piping SystemsWhen I trace the flow of water through a typical South African industrial plant, the distinction between components starts to blur. The question, are valves pipe fittings, deserves a precise answer...