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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Pre-heated water

Construction; Plumbing

Water that has been tempered (heated) for inlet supply.

Power venting

Construction; Plumbing

Mechanical draught exhaust to outside, usually utilising room air to support combustion.

A water storage tank pre-charged with air at factory featuring a vinyl bag to separate water from air which prevents water-logging. This tank design provides greater draw-down than standard tanks. ...

Positive displacement pump

Construction; Plumbing

Known as a "PD pump." Gear, sliding vane, progressive cavity, lobe etc. the capacity determined by the pump speed. The maximum head is determined by the horsepower available and the casing strength.

Potentiometer

Construction; Plumbing

An adjustable resistor used to vary the sensing distance of the touch-less faucet.

Powder-coat

Construction; Plumbing

A technique for applying paint to aluminium shower door frames. The aluminium is covered with a powder of dry paint particles and is baked in an oven. This causes the powder to melt and harden into a ...