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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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Basin
Construction; Plumbing
A circular vessel with sloping or curved sides that holds water for washing. A bathroom lavatory or sink.
Basin wrench
Construction; Plumbing
A wrench with a long handle with jaws mounted on a swivel that allows the jaws to reach and handle nuts to fasten faucets to a previously installed sink.
Basket strainer
Construction; Plumbing
Basket-shaped strainer with holes and a slot that fits the sink drain to allow water to run out but to catch food or other solids before they can enter the sewage system.
Base
Construction; Plumbing
A substance that releases hydroxyl ions when dissolved in water. Bases react with acids to form salt and water.
Baffle
Construction; Plumbing
An object placed in an appliance to change the direction of, or retard the flow of air, air-gas mixtures, or flue gases.
Balancing valve
Construction; Plumbing
A water heater valve that controls water flow and balances heat distribution to different locations.
Ball cheque valve
Construction; Plumbing
A valve that uses a ball to seal against a seat to stop flow in one direction.
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