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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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Valve seat
Construction; Plumbing
The non-moving part of a valve. Water flow is stopped when the moveable portion of the valve comes in contact with the valve seat.
Valve dressing
Construction; Plumbing
Resurfacing a worn valve seat with a special tool. Stops leaks by providing a smooth sealing surface. Applies only to older compression style faucets.
Vacuum breaker
Construction; Plumbing
An anti-siphon device that prevents the backflow of contaminated water into the water supply system.
V-clip
Construction; Plumbing
A clip shaped like the letter "V" used on a lavatory drain lift linkage assembly to easily adjust connexion of the drain to the lift rod.
Utility sink
Construction; Plumbing
Deep fixed basin, supplied with hot and cold water, which is used for rinsing of mops, disposal of cleaning water.
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.
Urinal strainers
Construction; Plumbing
Refers to a domed metal piece fastened to the bottom of an urinal to prevent debris from plugging the trapway of the unit.
