Charlotte Pipe provides high-quality content that enhances plumbing professionals knowledge through a wide variety of educational resources, including this blog, a video library, and a literature storefront. 

In 2024, Charlotte Pipe published more than 20 in-depth articles, sharing expert insights on plumbing systems, product specifications, installation techniques, and industry best practices. 

Here are Charlotte Pipe’s five most-popular articles of 2024: 

1.    The Dangers of Air Testing PVC, CPVC, and ABS Plumbing Systems
2.    Achieving Accurate Plumbing Design With Charlotte Pipe’s Free Revit Files
3.    Combating UV Degradation in Plastic Piping Systems
4.    Cast Iron or PVC: Selecting the Right Pipe for Underground Drainage
5.    Calculating for Thermal Expansion and Contraction

Let’s explore this year’s standout articles. 

1. The Dangers of Air Testing PVC, CPVC, and ABS Plumbing Systems

While the most common testing method for plastic plumbing systems is water, installers sometimes choose air pressure because of its assumed convenience. However, in alignment with all model codes in the United States, Charlotte Pipe strongly advises against air testing. 

2. Achieving Accurate Plumbing Design With Charlotte Pipe’s Free Revit Files

Working in tandem with Charlotte Pipe’s collection of dimensional catalogs and other accessible technical resources, Revit simplifies a plumbing engineer’s ability to generate precise, flawless designs. Charlotte Pipe provides Revit-compatible product models, ensuring that required resources exist under the same umbrella. 

3. Combating UV Degradation in Plastic Piping Systems

Exposure to direct UV rays over time can affect and degrade certain qualities of plastic piping systems, including color, strength, and life span. There are several ways plumbing professionals can combat the potential harm to the plumbing system.

4. Cast Iron or PVC: Selecting the Right Pipe for Underground Drainage

Both cast iron soil pipe and PVC DWV have proven track records of excellent service over the life of a building. As a manufacturer of both, Charlotte Pipe provides a recommendation for choosing the right system for commercial underground drainage applications. 

5. Calculating for Thermal Expansion and Contraction

When designing and installing a plumbing system, thermal expansion and contraction remains a chief consideration for both pressure and nonpressure applications. It’s important to accommodate for the change in length to ensure it doesn’t damage the pipe and fittings. 

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