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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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Reverse trap water closet
Construction; Plumbing
A water closet having a siphonic trapway at the rear of the bowl, and integral flushing rim and jet. Min. dimensions are 9" x 8" water spot and 1 ½" ball pass.
Reverse osmosis
Construction; Plumbing
A water treatment method whereby water is forced through a semi permeable membrane which philtres out impurities.
Chlorinated polyethylene (CPE) solvent
Construction; Plumbing
A melting agent to form seams in shower pan liners.
Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPvCl)
Construction; Plumbing
Rigid plastic pipe used in water supply systems, where code permits. Withstands high temperatures. Available in straight or in rolls.
Corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST)
Construction; Plumbing
Also known as "TracPipe" and has a polyethylene jacket.
Copper tube size (CTS)
Construction; Plumbing
Refers to outside diameter and is used to size certain fittings and hangers.
Calcium carbonate
Construction; Plumbing
A white accumulation that forms in water lines, water heaters and boilers in hard water areas usually referred to as "scale."
