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Water Hammer

A sudden intense stress condition in piping, caused by a pressure spike resulting from a sudden change in liquid

Water Mist System

*A distribution system connected to a water supply or water and atomizing media supplies that is equipped with one

Water Supply

*A source of water that provides the flows [gal/min (L/min)] and pressures [psi (bar)] required by the water-based fire

Weld

The process of joining similar metals using a high-intensity electric arc at temperatures from 1500°F to 2000°F | 816°C

Weld Neck Flange

A flange with a long tapered hub that is welded to the pipe end. The hub reinforces the flange,

Wet Pipe Sprinkler System

*A sprinkler system employing automatic sprinklers attached to a piping system containing water and connected to a water supply

X-Ray Testing

A non-destructive examination method that uses radiation (x-rays) to penetrate a weld and produce an image on film. This

Yoke

Frame that supports the valve actuator. Contains a location for lockout/ tagout pins.

Victaulic Grooved Joining Solution

The Wholesaler featured Victaulic’s pipe-joining solution for CPVC in the products section of its January 2018 issue.