Why Geometry Matters The shape of a manhole cover isn’t just aesthetic—it influences how the lid seats, bears weight, and resists corrosion over decades of use. Most municipal specs default to round, but certain vaults and pedestrian systems perform better with square or rectangular designs. The Case for Round Covers...

Outdoor environments are relentless on infrastructure. Whether in coastal cities, refineries, or municipal streets, manhole covers are constantly exposed to sunlight, salt spray, and industrial runoff. These conditions accelerate corrosion, fade coatings, and weaken materials over time—especially for traditional cast iron. Composite manhole covers, by contrast, are engineered to resist...

When temperatures start dropping, every RVer faces the same challenge: keeping water systems safe and the rig ready for storage or cold-weather travel. Winterizing isn’t complicated, but it’s critical. A single freeze can crack fittings, damage pumps, or burst water lines—and repairs cost far more than prevention. Here’s a practical...

“Gray water” (sink/shower water) isn’t harmless. It can carry food scraps, oils, soaps, and bacteria that pollute soil and waterways, which is why many parks and jurisdictions require RVers to use designated dump stations or gray-water sumps. Below is a practical guide to staying legal, sanitary, and neighbor-friendly—without guesswork. What’s...

Composite manhole covers—typically made from fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) or sheet-molding compound (SMC)—have moved from niche to mainstream. Utilities, campuses, refineries, and municipalities are adopting them to curb lifting injuries, corrosion, theft, and stray-current risks—while still meeting recognized load classes for streets and industrial yards. If you’re spec'ing or standardizing access...

Whether you’re confirming a repair, isolating a line for maintenance, or preventing backflow during upstream work, Torquer® mechanical test plugs provide a fast, reusable way to seal or block a pipe. This guide explains what they do, how to size them, common use cases, safety basics, and when to call...

Your home’s sewer lateral carries wastewater from every sink, shower, and toilet to the municipal sewer. When that pipe is blocked or failing, you may see slow drains, gurgling fixtures, or wet spots in the yard—and in severe cases, wastewater can back up into living spaces. The U.S. EPA explains...

At every chapter in American history, the dedication and courage of our military members have shaped the story of our nation. But behind every uniform is a family—spouses who endure long deployments, children who grow up with absent parents, and loved ones who stand strong so their service member can...