Greg Peddie

64 Total Posts

Joined Jan 1, 2026

Last Post Feb 25, 2026

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Pipe & Tube

3 min

Jul 3, 2025

Seamless vs Welded Steel Pipe: A Complete Comparison

Choosing steel pipe involves understanding the differences between seamless and welded types. Seamless pipes offer superior strength for high-pressure applications but are more costly. Welded pipes are more affordable and available in larger sizes, suitable for structural and non-critical uses. Your selection depends on pressure, budget, size, and safety requirements.

Greg Peddie

Pipe & Tube

2 min

Jul 2, 2025

Comparing 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel Pipe & Fittings: Pros and Cons

Choosing between 304 and 316 stainless steel is crucial for optimal piping systems. This guide compares their composition, advantages, disadvantages, and ideal applications. While 304 is cost-effective for general use, 316's molybdenum content provides superior corrosion resistance for harsh environments like marine or chemical processing, ensuring better longevity and performance.

Greg Peddie

Fittings

3 min

Jul 1, 2025

The Pros and Cons of Plastic Socket Weld Fittings

Plastic socket weld fittings offer strong, leak-free, and corrosion-resistant connections for piping systems using materials like PVC or CPVC. While providing benefits such as chemical resistance and ease of installation, they also have limitations in terms of pressure, temperature, and UV exposure. Understanding both advantages and disadvantages is crucial for optimal system performance.

Greg Peddie

Socket Weld Fittings

3 min

Jun 30, 2025

The Pros and Cons of Metal Socket Weld Fittings

Metal socket weld fittings offer a robust, permanent solution for high-pressure, small-diameter piping systems. Discover their key advantages, including high strength and leak resistance, and understand their limitations, such as not being suitable for large pipes or hygienic applications, to ensure optimal selection for your project.

Greg Peddie

Fittings

3 min

Jun 27, 2025

The Pros and Cons of Grooved Pipe Fittings

Grooved pipe fittings offer speed, flexibility, and efficiency, making them popular for commercial and industrial piping. Benefits include fast installation, lower labor, and easy maintenance. However, they have limitations like not being ideal for high-pressure applications, requiring precise grooving, and potential gasket wear. Choose them for modular, flexible systems needing quick installation and low downtime.

Greg Peddie

Product Selection

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Phoenix Forge

Fittings

1 min

Jun 20, 2025

Pipe Threading vs Socket Welding Pros and Cons

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Greg Peddie

Pipe & Tube

1 min

Jun 19, 2025

The Difference between Pipe and Tube

Pipe and tube are often used interchangeably, but in industrial applications, they are not the same thing, and using the wrong one can cause real problems in the field. The biggest difference comes down to how they’re sized

Greg Peddie

1 min

Jun 18, 2025