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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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Drainage, waste & vent (DWV)
Construction; Plumbing
Pipes in a plumbing system that remove waste water. Not for drinking water.
Dip tube
Construction; Plumbing
Tube inside the water heater that sends cold water to the bottom of the tank.
Direct tap
Construction; Plumbing
Clamping device that allows a branch line to be drilled and tapped off a main line.
Direct vent
Construction; Plumbing
A system that pulls outside air for combustion and vents combustion gases directly outside without using a chimney.
Directional jet
Construction; Plumbing
Whirlpool air discharge unit with pivot allowing discharge path to be adjusted by the user.
Desanco fitting
Construction; Plumbing
A type of compression adapter that connects tubular brass fittings to pvc pipe.
