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Grade 430(16/0) and 304 (18/10) are two common types of stainless steel that are used in various applications, including plumbing and kitchen appliances. Although both are stainless steel, they have some important differences in terms of composition, properties, and applications. Because grade 304 contains between 8 – 10.5% nickel, it is much more expensive, in some cases double the price of grade 430. Grade 430 (16/0) stainless steel is a ferritic type of stainless steel…

This post has been on my mind for quite a while, it’s been milling in my subconscious like a lazy fly. So today I got the electric fly-zapper out and started writing. We all know that water is the cheapest scarce commodity in the world. No-one really sits every month and studies their water usage. The fact is deep down in our subconscious mind it is also milling around like a lazy fly that we…

The only reason bath tubs come with an overflow is because of insurance purposes. So the answer is, no you don’t have to have an overflow in your bath. However, it is recommended to have an overflow if you have kids and a lot of carpets in the house. So kids+carpets-overflow can spell a bad thing ito bank balance, cause the insurance will not pay out if there is no overflow in your bath. …

Water hammer is ‘n probleem wat veroorsaak word deur skokgolwe binne waterpype agv krane en kleppe wat skielik toegedraai word. Die oplossing is om ‘n water hammer stuiter or in se Engels Water Hammer Arrestor te installeer.