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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Blow-out water

Construction; Plumbing

A water closet bowl having a non-siphoning trapway at the rear of the bowl, and an integral flushing rim and jet.

Bodyspray

Construction; Plumbing

Shower component used in conjunction with a showerhead to deliver flow of water. It is commonly used in multiples to create a custom showering space.

Boiler

Construction; Plumbing

A sealed tank where water is turned to steam for heating or power.

Black oiled

Construction; Plumbing

Term associated with pipe surface whereby material ordered in this manner is protected with a varnish-type oil on the O.D. for temporary corrosion protection during transit and in short-term storage.

Bisque

Construction; Plumbing

The rough, unpolished finish found in unglazed areas of vitreous china fixtures, such as inside the tank or the bottom of the bowl.

Bed depth

Construction; Plumbing

The height of the ion exchange or philtre media in the vessel after preparation for service.

Weir

Construction; Plumbing

A long notch with a horizontal edge, as in the top of a vertical plate or plank, through which water flows, used in measuring the quantity of flowing water.