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Smith-Blair FCA Guide: Which Style for Which Job | Watermain Supply
Smith-Blair FCA Guide: Which Style for Which Job | Watermain Supply
June 25, 2026

Smith-Blair FCA Guide: Which Style for Which Job | Watermain Supply

Smith-Blair makes seven FCA styles because they don't all do the same thing — they...
Dresser Style 128 Flanged Coupling Adapters: Field Guide
Dresser Style 128 Flanged Coupling Adapters: Field Guide
June 25, 2026

Dresser Style 128 Flanged Coupling Adapters: Field Guide

A flanged coupling adapter connects plain-end pipe to a flanged valve, pump, or meter without...
Goulds vs Baker Submersible Pumps
Goulds vs Baker Submersible Pumps
June 24, 2026

Goulds vs Baker Submersible Pumps

A side-by-side specification comparison of Goulds Water Technology and Baker Water Systems 4-inch submersible pumps...
Dresser Smith Blair Dismantling Joints
Dresser Smith Blair Dismantling Joints
June 17, 2026

Dresser Smith Blair Dismantling Joints

A practical guide for engineers, plant operators, and contractors specifying telescoping flanged joints — the...
C900 PVC Coupling Sizing
C900 PVC Coupling Sizing
June 10, 2026

C900 PVC Coupling Sizing

The OD of C900 PVC water pipe is NOT the same as IPS PVC. Get...
Houston Waterworks Supplier Comparison
Houston Waterworks Supplier Comparison
June 9, 2026

Houston Waterworks Supplier Comparison

An honest field guide for contractors, municipal buyers, and engineers selecting a Houston-area waterworks supplier....
Dresser Style 38 Torque Spec
Dresser Style 38 Torque Spec
June 1, 2026

Dresser Style 38 Torque Spec

The exact 8-step field procedure, manufacturer torque values, and laying deflection table — pulled directly...
How to Size a Godwin Dri-Prime Pump
How to Size a Godwin Dri-Prime Pump
May 25, 2026

How to Size a Godwin Dri-Prime Pump

A practical sizing walk-through for contractors and site engineers — flow, head, suction lift, and...
Smith-Blair Tapping Sleeves: 622 vs 663 vs 665
Smith-Blair Tapping Sleeves: 622 vs 663 vs 665
May 18, 2026

Smith-Blair Tapping Sleeves: 622 vs 663 vs 665

Three workhorse tapping sleeves for new branch connections on live mains. Different materials, different price...
Jet Pump Shallow Well vs Deep Well
Jet Pump Shallow Well vs Deep Well
May 17, 2026

Jet Pump Shallow Well vs Deep Well

How to determine whether your well needs a shallow-well jet pump, a deep-well two-pipe jet...
Dresser Gasket Selection Guide
Dresser Gasket Selection Guide
May 17, 2026

Dresser Gasket Selection Guide

Compound selection matters more than most installers realize — the wrong gasket grade can shorten...
How to Size a Residential Booster Pump
How to Size a Residential Booster Pump
May 17, 2026

How to Size a Residential Booster Pump

A practical walkthrough for sizing booster pumps in residential and light-commercial applications — covering pressure...