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Understand 600 WOG, CWP, and WSP ball valve markings, compare full-port and standard-port designs, and learn what to check before choosing a valve.

A PVC street elbow has a spigot end and a socket end, while a standard socket elbow has two sockets. Learn how that difference affects your layout, sizing, and parts list.

Full coupling or half coupling? Learn the difference, how merchant couplings are sized, and what to check before ordering black steel couplings for your next job.

Choose a 1/2-inch black floor flange for pipe furniture by checking connections, mounting holes, fasteners and finish before ordering.

Buying 3/4-inch F1960 PEX expansion elbows? Check tubing, rings, tools, material and manufacturer specifications before placing your order.

PEX-A or PEX-B? Here's how the two compare on flexibility, fittings, tools, cost, and kink repair, plus a quick guide to picking the right one for your next job.

Choose a pipe nipple by nominal size, thread type, length, material, and pressure and temperature ratings. Check fit and product requirements before ordering.

Compare PEX crimp, clamp, and expansion connections, learn how to check compatibility, and avoid mismatching fittings, rings, and tools.

A hose bib is one of the most common exterior plumbing fixtures and one of the most frequently replaced. Whether you're repairing a cracked bib after a freeze or roughing in a new exterior faucet, ...