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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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Iron pipe size (IPS)
Construction; Plumbing
Same as NPS. Standard pipe threads. Also Internal Pipe Swivel connexion (female).
Foot valve
Construction; Plumbing
A special type of cheque valve located at the bottom end of the suction pipe on a pump; it opens when the pump operates to allow water to enter the suction pipe but closes when the pump shuts off to ...
Footprint
Construction; Plumbing
The area of floor space taken up by a water heater or other appliance. Framed A bath enclosure system that mounts all glass or plastic panels in a metal frame.
Framed
Construction; Plumbing
A bath enclosure system that mounts all glass or plastic panels in a metal frame.
Frameless
Construction; Plumbing
A bath enclosure system that minimises the amount of metal used to hold the system panels and door in place.
Gallons per minute (GPM)
Construction; Plumbing
Gallons Per Minute. Unit of measurement by which flow rates of faucets and showerheads are measured and regulated.
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