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Why Should I Use Pipe Lubricant Supplied by the Pipe Manufacturer?
11/20/2020 In Installation ProductsFirst, let us establish that all Ductile iron pipe, whether using push-on joints such as Tyton Joint® and TR Flex® Restrained Joints or Mechanical Joint pipe requires the gasket to be properly lubricated prior to joint assembly. Secondly, there is no such thing as too much lube when appropriately applied, especially when using McWane Sure Stop Restraining Gaskets. In this Iron Strong Blog, we will focus on why it is recommended to use the lubricant supplied by the pipe manufacturer.
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Can I Paint Over The Exterior Seal Coat On Ductile Iron Pipe?
10/09/2020 In Installation TechnicalA question that comes up occasionally is, "Can I paint over the seal coat on Ductile iron pipe? Perhaps the more pertinent question is, "Should I paint over the outside shop coat? But before we answer either of those questions, we should ask for what purpose the user wants to paint over the seal coat in the first place. Is it for cosmetic purposes? Would it be intended as an identifying mark on the pipe? Or do they have some other purpose for changing or adding to the otherwise standard black asphaltic coating that the manufacturer typically provides?
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