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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Discharge head

Construction; Plumbing

Difference in elevation between the liquid level of the discharge tank and the centerline of the pump. Also includes any additional pressure head that may be present at the discharge tank fluid ...

Discharge tube

Construction; Plumbing

Outlet tube that connects a disposer or sump pump to the drain line.

Disposal field

Construction; Plumbing

A series of trenches conveying the effluent from the septic tank laid in such a manner that the flow will be distributed with reasonable uniformity into natural soil.

Coupling

Construction; Plumbing

Vent pipe hood, which protects it from the elements. Straight, fitting with female connexions at both ends.

Cross-connection

Construction; Plumbing

Any connexion or situation that may allow wastewater to enter the supply system.

Crow's foot

Construction; Plumbing

A PVC tee with twin outlets at right angles off the main.

Crown-vented trap

Construction; Plumbing

An air admittance valve attached to a drainpipe, protected by a cheque valve, designed to equalise pressure in the drain line and to protect the trap seal.