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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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F rating
Construction; Plumbing
A rating of effectiveness of firestop material, measuring its resistance to flames and water.
Fascia
Construction; Plumbing
A decorative apron or front face. A wooden enclosure holding the main pump assembly for whirlpool and master baths.
Faucet threads
Construction; Plumbing
Special thread size for fittings that connect to faucets. A cone seal or gasket is usually included because straight threads will not have a complete seal without a gasket.
Fibreglass
Construction; Plumbing
Glass in a fibrous form used in the making of products such as shower stalls.
Philtre element
Construction; Plumbing
A device within a philtre tank designed to trap suspended solids as water flows through it.
Filtration rate
Construction; Plumbing
The rate at which the water is travelling through the filter, measured as GPM (gallons per minute) per sq. ft.
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