How to increase bathroom privacy Posted By: Editor at Ironmongery Experts 10th November 2021 It’s essential to feel secure and comfortable in your bathroom. So, when renovating this space or turning your spare room into an extra bathroom, it’s of the utmost importance to think about bathroom privacy. Whether you are searching for ways to…
Everything you need to know about handrail brackets Posted By: Editor at Ironmongery Experts 10th January 2023 As the name suggests, handrails are the part you hold on to for support and stability when you are going up or down stairs. The style and layout of your staircase will determine which type of handrail will…
Nickel Plating Process Posted by Melanie Vanderlaan on Oct 4, 2023 10:30:00 AM Tweet It’s what’s inside that matters. That’s how the saying goes, right? But when it comes to hose couplings, valves, and fittings, the outside is important too.
The Art of Actuation Posted by Melanie Vanderlaan on Aug 23, 2023 10:30:00 AM Tweet What goes up must come down, and what opens must be closed. Although the former was used by Sir Isaac Newton to explain gravity, the latter is also true; especially when it comes to valves. Valves must be opened and…
API Color Codes Posted by Melanie Vanderlaan on Nov 1, 2023 10:58:00 AM Tweet Red means stop, green means go, and yellow means clear the intersection. Construction signs and cones are orange. These are just a few examples of how colors are used in every industry and in our daily lives as symbols and identifiers….
Melanie Vanderlaan Recent Posts PTFE Hose and Fittings Posted by Melanie Vanderlaan on Dec 13, 2023 10:30:00 AM Tweet What do non-stick cookware, the atomic bomb, and hoses have in common? They all utilize PTFE. But what exactly is PTFE and why is it used? Keep reading to learn more. Read More 0 Comments Click…
Understanding Hose Assembly Dynamics Posted by Melanie Vanderlaan on Mar 8, 2023 7:37:00 AM Tweet Admit it, at some point in your life you have used a garden hose to spray someone. This means you know that using your finger to cover part of the hose end makes the water spray farther and faster. But…
Nozzle Knowledge: Types, Spray Patterns, and Uses of Fire Hose Nozzles Posted by Melanie Vanderlaan on Feb 8, 2023 10:06:00 AM Tweet Imagine trying to insert a screw with a hammer or cutting a steak with a saw. While these tools would technically get the job done, using the correct tool is safer and more…
PTFE Hose and Fittings Posted by Melanie Vanderlaan on Dec 13, 2023 10:30:00 AM Tweet What do non-stick cookware, the atomic bomb, and hoses have in common? They all utilize PTFE. But what exactly is PTFE and why is it used? Keep reading to learn more.
Fire Hose vs. Mill Hose Posted by Melanie Vanderlaan on Nov 29, 2023 10:30:00 AM Tweet Photo Credit: iStock studio2f Just like there are different types of fire hose nozzles and fire department connections, there are also different types of hoses. While it may seem like all hoses are the same since they can all…