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Plumbing

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

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Pickling

Construction; Plumbing

Pipe immersed into acid bath for removal of scale, oil, dirt, etc.

Piezo switch

Construction; Plumbing

A device that provides a supply of water or its disposal, e.g. sinks, tubs, toilets.

Pilot

Construction; Plumbing

A small burner used to ignite the main burner.

Phenol

Construction; Plumbing

A poisonous and carcinogenic chemical often found in municipal water supplies. Also known as carbolic acid, phenol is a benzene derivative.

Pipe dope

Construction; Plumbing

Industry term for pipe-joint compound. Substance applied to threaded fittings to create a watertight seal.

Pitch

Construction; Plumbing

Downward slope of a drain pipe in the direction of the water flow.

Pivot door

Construction; Plumbing

A shower door that rotates on two metal pivots at the top and bottom of the door.

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