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  • Finding And Using Pipe Fittings

    Any plumbing project will require that you're using the materials which are most suitable and appropriate. Pipes, fittings and other equipment should be on hand so that a plumbing job doesn't take longer than necessary. Pipe fittings can be tricky to get and use because making the wrong choice can result in leaks and similar plumbing issues. Use these pipe fitting suggestions. Check Sizes Of course, ensuring a fitting will fit a pipe is important.
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  • Reasons To Keep Engine Oils In Your Warehouse Stock

    Each piece of equipment that runs in your warehouse — from skid steers to forklifts — operate on engine oils. Your machinery requires oils as well to move things down the production line if you have a manufacturing section in our warehouse. Engine oils are essentially the main working parts of a machine, as without the proper oils and lubrication the whole machinery breaks down. Your equipment is not only vital to your warehouse's and company's success, but your equipment is also an investment as well.
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  • How To Get Consistently Good Bread Rolls Every Time

    If you run a bakery or just like surprising your loved ones with an array of baked goods, then you know just how important it is to know how to make the perfect bread rolls. Bread rolls are not only a great addition to just about any classic American meal, but they are also a good dessert when topped with delicious homemade butter like honey butter or strawberry butter. But, much like with any baked goods recipe, your bread rolls may turn out to be practically perfect some of the time and a complete disaster the rest of the time.
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  • Penetrometers Determine The Strength Of Materials

    A penetrometer is a device to test the strength of a material. A penetrometer has a pointed cone on one end and a handle on the other end. If you wish to know the density and moisture content of a particular material, you can press the pointed cone end into that material by turning the handle. The penetrometer will then give a numeric value to the material that determines if it is of optimal strength.
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  • 3 Things To Consider When Choosing Food Processing Bags For Your Business

    It doesn't matter if you own a restaurant, operate a food truck, or are a caterer—if you are in the business of serving food, you need to rely on food processing bags. However, you can't just use any bag—you need the right bag. By choosing the appropriate food processing bag, you can better ensure the quality of your food selections. Here are just a few things to keep in mind when making your selection.
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  • 2 Tips For Keeping The Air In Your Home As Clean As Possible

    One of the hardest things to do when maintaining your home is keeping the air in your home as clean as possible, which is very important when you consider just how many different ways dirty or polluted indoor air can affect your health. Listed below are two tips that can help you keep the air in your home clean.  Purchase an Air Cleaning System One of the easiest ways to improve the air quality within your home is to purchase an air cleaning system, such as an air purification system.
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  • The Benefits Of Choosing Rubber Grommets

    You may have several uses for grommets in your business, but in some of those applications, the grommets you choose will have direct impact on the quality of your products.  If you use grommets in any part of your products, making sure the ones you use are durable and worthwhile is extremely important. Learn more about the reasons you should choose rubber grommets for your product applications. Rubber Grommets Are Highly Resistant To Outdoor Elements
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  • Four Conveyor Maintenance Mistakes To Avoid

    Although conveyor systems play a very important role in terms of production, they often get overlooked. This is especially the case when it comes to maintenance. However, conveyor malfunctions can cause major problems and should not be ignored. Here are just some of the maintenance mistakes you don't want to make.   Overlooking Repair Consistencies If you're noticing repeat repairs to a particular part or process of your conveyor system, don't overlook this as a coincidence.
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  • Having Problems With Your Commercial Rental Property Water Pressure? What To Know

    If you own an apartment building or multi-family home and the tenants are constantly complaining to you about the water pressure, there are a few different things you can do to treat the problem. If you don't want to replace all the piping and you haven't had the plumbing examined in a while, you'll want to call a commercial plumbing company to come look at the problems. Here are a few things you'll want to consider doing to help the water pressure issue.
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  • Flame Resistant Clothing: Q&A

    Flame-resistant clothing has the ability to resist ignition when exposed to a heat source. These specialized garments can even extinguish themselves if a fire does occur. Still, some people are not aware of many of the attributes and details concerning flame-resistant clothing from a company like Oil & Gas Safety Supply. Here are a few questions and answers about these specialized garments: Who uses flame-resistant clothing? Flame-resistant clothing is commonly used by people who work in an environment that include an ignition hazard.
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