There are basically 3 ways kitchen sinks can be installed: - Self-rimming (drop-in) - Undermount - Flush mount Self-rimming or drop-in sinks as they're sometimes called are the easiest to install. They simply fit into a cutout in the ...
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A diaphragm pump is a positive displacement pump that uses a combination of the reciprocating action of a rubber, thermoplastic or teflon diaphragm and suitable non-return check valves to pump a fluid. Sometimes this type of pump is also ...
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Granite countertops are very popular in recent years due to their beauty, durability and increased cost effectiveness of the material after China entered the global stone market. However, granite could also add significant expense to a ...
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Pneumatics is a branch of technology, which deals with the study and application of use of pressurized gas to effect mechanical motion. Pneumatic systems are extensively used in industry, where factories are commonly plumbed with compressed ...
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A metering pump is a pump used to pump liquids at adjustable flow rates which are precise when averaged over time. Delivery of fluids in precise adjustable flow rates is sometimes called metering. The term "metering pump" is based on the ...
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Granite and slate are both natural stones, providing popular and ideal building materials in modern constructions, particularly for tile flooring. However, granite and slate possesses quite different physical and chemical characteristics so ...
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As a definition, a marble sculpture is the result of forming a 3-dimensional visually object of interest from natural marble. Carving marble into sculpture or statue is a classic art that can trace back to the pre-civilization age. ...
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Lawn mower repair will be a fact of life for you if you use a gas powered mower. Small gasoline engines require a lot of maintenance and they will need repairs at some point, it’s just a matter of time. That’s one of the main ...
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A major cause of fill-valve failure in a toilet is debris and sediment. In new construction, there is still a lot of debris in the water-supply line that hasn't yet been flushed out when it comes time to hook up the toilet. So it makes ...
A Hydraulic cylinder (also called a linear hydraulic motor) is a mechanical actuator that is used to give a unidirectional force through a unidirectional stroke. It has many applications, notably in engineering vehicles. Parts of a ...
Hardwood got its start as flooring in the 1600s, often as unfinished planks supported by wooden joists over dirt or stone, but developed style and elegance during the Baroque Era (1625-1714). Beginning in 1625, artistic French parquetry and ...
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Stone products are all fragile and easy to be scratched, chipped and damaged if not being handled properly. Damages to stone products often occur during moving, storing, installation and transporting. Any damages to the stone materials will ...
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Stone sculpturing is an old and classic form of art, with a history started back in the prehistoric age. One of the world's most famous sculptures, Michelangelo's David, was completed in 1504. That wonderful life size statue was carved in ...
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If you’re trying to decide between a riding or push lawnmower the question really comes down to how big is your yard and how long does it take to mow it? There are some pros and cons to each type of lawnmower so you will have to ...
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Showering goes back to the 1300′s when wealthy Egyptians would have their servants pour vases of cold water over them in their private bathrooms. Needless to say, showering has evolved greatly since then. These days we are satisfied ...
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