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    Stainless Steel Bolts vs Epoxy Coated bolts

    I have to write How to Install Manual and a Material Specification for couplings in our water distribution system. A problem I am having is what materials the coupling and bolts should be made from. I prefer ductile iron center and end rings with stainless 304 bolts and nuts. I also have to...
  2. rzjim

    Butterfly versus Gate Valves

    I apologize if this topic has been discussed before. I could not find it using the search tool. I work for a water supplier and I am responcible for writing specs. We have repeatedly argued over what valve is superior in a distribution system and a transmission system. Our system is over 100...
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    keep breaking gate valve stems

    I work for a water supplier and the operations crews have been assigned the task of operating all the valves in our distribution system. The crews are newly formed and do not have alot of experience. Just recently we have found 4 broken 24-inch gate valves. I suspect the crews are using a...

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