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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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Close coupled
Construction; Plumbing
A toilet with a separate tank and bowl, secured to each other, and with a separate tank cover. Also known as a two-piece toilet.
Close nipple
Construction; Plumbing
Short lengths of pipe that are threaded on both ends. The threads that are so close together they almost join in the center.
Closed system
Construction; Plumbing
A system where the incoming cold water supply has a device that will not allow water to expand when heated. (i.e. cheque valve, backflow preventer, pressure reducing valve, etc.)
Cleanout plug
Construction; Plumbing
A plug in a trap or drain pipe that provides access for the purpose of clearing an obstruction.
Clevis
Construction; Plumbing
A U-shaped piece of metal with holes in the ends through which a pin is run to attach to pipes.
Clevis hanger
Construction; Plumbing
A type of pipe hanger with a swivel yoke supported at the top by an adjustable vertical rod. This yoke bolts to pin holding a U-strap of metal (clevis) that supports the pipe.
Clevis insulator
Construction; Plumbing
A clevis hanger with an insulating bushing where the vertical rod bolts to the yoke. Most often used with roller hangers and electrical conduit.
