RectorSeal® Corp. has introduced RectorSeal Blue+™, a non-setting, multi-purpose, lead-free, blue-colored pipe thread sealant approved for use in multiple plumbing and HVACR residential, commercial, ...

For easier installation, be sure to also buy pipe thread sealant formulated for plastic. Installing a valve in a plastic drain is usually a quick, hassle-free job. But cast iron drains can be ...

Insulated hot-water pipes can reduce heat loss and keep the water in them 2° to 4°F higher than uninsulated pipes, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. ... Seal the seams.