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What is potable water and what should a designer know about working with it?

By John Foster|2025-07-25T09:39:08+01:00July 25th, 2025|Hydraulic Fluids, White Paper|

High quality potable water from the tap is something we take for granted. Lots of people in the world don’t have this luxury. Image thanks to CV Water Consultancy. What is potable water and what should a designer know about working with it? What is potable water? Potable water is drinking water suitable for [...]

Can I use brake fluid for my hydraulic system?

Can I use brake fluid for my hydraulic system? Is brake fluid an easy option? Brake fluid may be carefully formulated for automotive braking, but how good is it elsewhere in a hydraulic system? The answer is yes, to a point. However, you must be very careful. It is specialist and certainly isn't [...]