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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Straight pipe threads

Construction; Plumbing

A special kind of straight thread used only on iron pipe, toilet, and faucet fittings. A cone seal or gasket is usually included because straight threads will not form a complete seal without a ...

Storm drain

Construction; Plumbing

Drain used to receive and convey rain water, surface water, and ground water away from buildings.

Storage tank

Construction; Plumbing

A tank used to hold a specific volume of water.

Stop and drain fitting

Construction; Plumbing

Plug-type valve used to tap into a water main to control the flow to a branch line, which has a side opening to shut off the water and allow it to drain out so the pipe won't freeze.