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Paul Stack
Dec 20/16
17 Minutes
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What mounting orientation should be used to install a safety valve?
Why is there a hole in my valve body?
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What information do I need to properly size and select a valve?
What are the most causes for industrial valve to fail?
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Where are chemical check valves used?
Why use a Butterfly Valve in place of a gate valve?
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Comparison of Common Valve Body Materials
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Best Practices for Steam Trap Installation
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