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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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Plumb

Construction; Plumbing

Precisely vertical. Also to test for, or to make vertical. Also to perform plumbing work.

Poppet

Construction; Plumbing

Valve that rises perpendicularly to or from its seat.

Pop-up drain

Construction; Plumbing

Type of drain assembly for lavatory and bath. When a lavatory lift rod or bath overflow plate lever is lifted, the pop-up drain closes so the lavatory or tub retains water.

Pop-up assembly

Construction; Plumbing

The drain mechanism of a faucet installed on a lavatory. The drain stopper "pops" up and down.

Point of use

Construction; Plumbing

Small water heater used for remote locations.

Phase

Construction; Plumbing

For ease of production and distribution, A.C. is distributed in what is known as a 3 phase supply using three active wires and one neutral wire.

Peak load period

Construction; Plumbing

The period of the day in which the system has the greatest demand.

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