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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E coli

Construction; Plumbing

The common abbreviation of Escherichia Coli. One of the members of the coliform groups of bacteria indicating faecal contamination.

Coupling

Construction; Plumbing

Vent pipe hood, which protects it from the elements.

Ambient temperature

Construction; Plumbing

The average temperature of the air surrounding an appliance.

A shutoff valve between the water pipes and a faucet. Its inlet connects to the water supply pipe in a wall, and its outlet angles up 90 degrees toward the faucet. These are usually used to shut off ...

Anti-siphon

Construction; Plumbing

Preventive device for the backflow of liquid into a system. Used on sprinkler systems to prevent water from trickling back into the supply that is feeding it.

Anode rod

Construction; Plumbing

A sacrificial rod installed in a water heater that protects the tank from corrosion, helping to extend the life of the tank.

Basin wrench

Construction; Plumbing

A wrench with a long handle with jaws mounted on a swivel that allows the jaws to reach and handle nuts to fasten faucets to a previously installed sink.