Strohm, the maker of thermoplastic composite pipes (TCP), has launched its TCP Designer — a new web-based tool developed to help companies design and engineer TCPs for their projects.

Turn on the faucet. As you heat the frozen pipe and the ice plug begins to melt, you want the water to be able to flow through. Running water through the pipe, as cold as it is, will help melt ice ...

Keep the faucet open. As you treat the frozen pipe and the frozen area begins to melt, water will begin to flow through the frozen area. Running water through the pipe will help melt ice in the pipe.

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — When water freezes, it expands, which can put a lot of pressure on your pipes and even cause them to burst. When the temperatures start to drop, bring your outdoor ...

Frozen pipes can block water flow, damage your plumbing, and result in expensive repairs if a frozen pipe bursts. But how can you recognize the warning signs of freezing water pipes before it’s ...

As a doctoral student, Kaner contributed to the discovery of electrically conductive plastic by his advisors Alan MacDiarmid and Alan Heeger, who later received a Nobel Prize for their work. Other ...

More advice from Woodard on other pipes around your house. Cover all the pool PVC pipes that are exposed. You can use blankets, sweaters or anything thick. You don’t want to use anything thin.

Watch as each step unfolds, from the collection of plastic bottles to the final production of high-quality PVC pipes. It’s a perfect blend of innovation, sustainability, and efficiency in action ...

In other natural disasters like floods or earthquakes, city officials may recommend boiling water before using. Breaking of pipes or inundation in those situations might introduce harmful bacteria ...

Last year I reviewed the Insta360 Flow Pro, the first iPhone gimbal to support Apple’s DockKit technology for seamless integration with the iPhone. Insta360 is now introducing Flow 2 Pro ...

However, if you find yourself in a bind, we talked to an expert about some simple cold-weather hacks you can use to protect your pipes from freezing temperatures. The items we're about to use are ...