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Pipe:
     Mini Glossary (most used terms)
     Main Glossary

Type / Size / Use / etc
     Pipe Chart - type, size, use, etc
     Pipe Measurement Chart - type, size, use, etc    (PDF)
     Recommended Sizes of Hot & Cold Water Pipe    (PDF)
     Pipe Comparisons    (PDF)
         Comparison - Schedule 40 Steel, Schedule 40 PVC, and Type ’L’ Copper

Flow Capacity / Rates
     CTS Pipe Flow Capacity - by size     (PDF)
     IPS   Pipe Flow Capacity - by size     (PDF)
     Steel Pipe Flow Capacity - by size     (PDF)
     Sewer Pipe - Gallons Discharged per Minute - falls in inches per 100 feet    (PDF)

Load Capacity
     Maximum Units on Branch Lines - Maximum number of fixtures by pressure    (PDF)
     Water Pipe - Maximum Load per Units    (PDF)

Pipe Fittings
    Fitting Products/Manufacturers

Valves
    Valve Products/Manufacturers

    Nibco Chemical Resistance Guide for Valves and Fittings    (PDF)

Supply Tubing
    Pipe/Tubing Products/Manufacturers

    Manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Other:
    ASTM Reference Library (material and manufacturing specifications)