Simply put, its because plastic is a poor conductor of heat. When heated, the induced thermal stresses cause the plastic to shrink. Why does PVC shrink when heated? Once the plastic is heated above its glass transition temperature, the polymer … Continue reading →

If a metal thread is put directly into a plastic thread, as the temperature of the fluid changes, the metal is going to expand and contract, and the plastic is going to expand and contract; but they don’t do it … Continue reading →

If the PVC pipes in your water supply are old, most of what could have leached out already has, at least at non-elevated temperatures. A possible solution is to replace your PVC pipes with an approved material such as CPVC … Continue reading →

Using a controlled motion, cut the kick plate by pushing the saw. Hold the kick plate firmly to the smooth surface while cutting it to prevent kickback, which is caused when the saw pushes itself back due to a binding … Continue reading →

More Fish Are Available At Night When the light fades, the fish may be closer or further away from you. But when you’re fishing at night, you’ll have plenty of time to bring the lure that you’ve been using all … Continue reading →

I came up with a simple solution. I took the lids to several spray paint cans and laid the kick plate and the knocker flat on the lids to raise them up and then I set the screws into them … Continue reading →

Copper, PVC and CPVC are more at danger of rupturing if water freezes in them than PEX is. We’re having a look at how PEX performs in cold weather and how to reduce the amount of stress put on the … Continue reading →

PVC does surprisingly well when exposed to ultra violet rays (sunlight). Research shows little to no effect on PVC’s tensile strength or elasticity after prolonged sun exposure. The only degradation that seems to occur is impact strength. How long does … Continue reading →

4. High Strength & Durability: Due to the structure of its component molecules, PVC foam boards are highly strong which ensures that they don’t undergo any deformation. The boards can survive for as long as 4 decades without any damage. … Continue reading →

Baitfish (Minnows, Shiners, Shad) Anglers can also hook the baitfish on its back below the dorsal fin. However, once your baitfish starts slowing down and not moving very much, it’s time to replace it with another one. Shad, minnows, or … Continue reading →

The best trolling speed for any species is the one that gives your lure irresistible action as it moves through the water. While 1.5 to 2.5 mph creates enticing action for crankbaits, trolling a worm harness with a smiley blade … Continue reading →

There are few things worse than having finished a large project using fiberglass, only to not have it fully cure. You let it sit, and sit, and sit, but it never completely hardens. Chances are you did not add enough … Continue reading →

Find irregularities along edges that concentrate fish. Look for the tip of a long point extending into the lake, where it suddenly drops off into deeper water. The general edge of weeds attract fish. Places where timbers cross or form … Continue reading →

It is not safe to make continuous holes in columns in height-vice , even making electrical conduits leads to cracks and Structural Failure upto 50%. Safety in Columns also depends upon the dia of the hole, and can acceptable if … Continue reading →

Unlike other building materials, where fasteners (screws, nails, etc.) are use, PVC can be assembled using a cementing method or by way of fasteners. PVC assembles extremely easy. Other materials such as wood or metal are heavy and cumbersome to … Continue reading →