Plumbing

Plumbing

Referring to the skilled trade of working with pipes and plumbing fixtures that provide water or drain waste.

Industry: Construction

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Tank

Construction; Plumbing

Fixture reservoir for flush water. On a conventional toilet, the ballcock, flush valve, and trip lever are installed in the tank. A tank lid closes the top tank opening.

Tee

Construction; Plumbing

T-shaped fitting with three openings that allow another pipe to be joined at a 90 degree angle, used to create branch lines.

Tapered pipe

Construction; Plumbing

Standard type of threads used on iron pipe and pipe fittings.

Tap water

Construction; Plumbing

Water provided by a water company by way of the home's plumbing system.

Tap adapter

Construction; Plumbing

Fitting with one plain end and one threaded female end

Sweep

Construction; Plumbing

A drain ell fitting with a long radius that allows for smooth passage of waste. Fittings with abrupt changes of direction, such as a vent tee, may only be used for vents.