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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.

Fall / flow

Construction; Plumbing

The proper slope or pitch of a pipe for adequate drainage.

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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