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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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Flex coupling

Construction; Plumbing

Rubber coupling used to join DWV Pipe. Can be used to connect PVC to Clay or Cast Iron above or below ground. Also used for repairs, and attach by used of steel band clamps.

Flex hose

Construction; Plumbing

A flexible pipe usually made of braided stainless steel.

Flexible connector

Construction; Plumbing

Braided hose that connects a faucet or toilet to the water supply stop valve. Serves as a riser but is much more flexible and easier to install. Usually stainless steel or PVC/Polyester reinforced ...

Float ball

Construction; Plumbing

The floating ball connected to the ballcock inside the tank that rises or falls with changing water levels in the tank, and actuates or shuts off the ballcock as needed.

Floating flames

Construction; Plumbing

An undesirable burner operating condition, usually indicating incomplete combustion in which flames leave the burner port to "reach" for combustion air.

Flood level rim

Construction; Plumbing

The top edge of a receptacle from which water overflows.

Floor drain

Construction; Plumbing

Drainage fitting that sits flush with the floor, used in basements and showers.

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