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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Uni-flex

Construction; Plumbing

One piece stop and riser combination. One-piece supply.

Union

Construction; Plumbing

Three piece fitting that joins two sections of pipe, but allows them to be disconnected without cutting the pipe. Used primarily with steel pipe; never in a DWV system.

Usable storage

Construction; Plumbing

Percentage of hot water that can be drawn from a tank before the temperature drops to a point that it is no longer considered hot.

Waste arm

Construction; Plumbing

Drain extension pipe, usually to extend a sink drain into a wall.

Wet vent

Construction; Plumbing

A wet vent is a vent that also serves as a drain.

Widespread

Construction; Plumbing

A style of bathroom lavatory faucet having separate spout and handles, usually 8" from centre of handle to handle.

Vacuum breaker

Construction; Plumbing

An anti-siphon device that prevents the backflow of contaminated water into the water supply system. Resurfacing a worn valve seat with a special tool. Stops leaks by providing a smooth sealing ...