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How to stop leaks in your home or office building over winter When it comes to small problems in the home that can rapidly escalate into major issues, water damage is a common one. While it may be easy to think that a small leak in your roof flashing or guttering isn’t a big deal, the reality is that – over time – a small leak can be the start of a much bigger problem that can compromise your ...

There is a lot of talk about green, earth-friendly or environmentally responsible solutions for a shop. Most shop owners think these products will be more expensive and not work as well, and the only benefit will be that smug feeling of helping the planet. But, some parts washing systems make more sense both financially and for safety reasons, by eliminating harmful solvents. Being green or kin...

Drivers expect to experience a few bumps in the road as their vehicles age. While certain issues, such as worn shocks or engine troubles, are best left to the professionals, drivers can address many other issues that commonly affect aging vehicles on their own. Fluid leaks are one of the more routine problems that plague older vehicles. While leaks are not necessarily a sign of doom and gloo...

Anti-seize lubricants are specialty lubricants that reduce friction between threaded and mated metal parts as well as prevent corrosion and seizure of parts under pressure and at temperatures well beyond the performance of conventional lubricants. Essentially they are two-part systems comprised of a base grease that serves to lubricate parts up to maximum temperature rating of the grease (us...

CRC offers a full range of products to help you operate equipment efficiently and safely during the cold months. Here are a few ideas for ice build up and battery care. Ice buildup can lead to frustrating experiences when trying to get equipment moving. From hinges to valves to wire ropes, these moving parts need to continue to operate in cold weather.

How To Use CRC GDI Intake Valve Cleaner Article by Jefferson Bryant Internal combustion is messy business, and all of the byproducts of making power are not limited to the combustion chamber and exhaust, not by a long shot. Gasoline itself is dirty. As you get closer to the combustion chamber, the effects of burning gasoline become more and more apparent- varnish and carbon deposits build u...

FSMA is making food companies responsible for documenting how they intend to take proactive steps to avoid product contamination. Manufacturers must conduct hazard analyses of known or “reasonably foreseeable” vulnerabilities in the production process where microbiological, chemical or physical contamination might arise. Once these are identified, the companies are then required to prepare writ...

People working outdoors, especially in the utility industry, understand the importance of Flame Resistant (FR) Clothing and the protection it provides during an arc flash. What may not be common knowledge, is what kind of insect repellent to use for outside workers while still maintaining the integrity of the FR clothing. Traditional insect repellents contain DEET, which is very effective at re...