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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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aristocraft bristone styrine (ABS)
Construction; Plumbing
A rigid black plastic piping used for waste, vent, and drain lines.
access panel
Construction; Plumbing
An opening in the wall or ceiling near the fixture that allows access for servicing the plumbing/electrical system.
diaphragm
Construction; Plumbing
Flexible membrane in a valve that deflects down onto a rigid area of the valve body to regulate water flow from the supply lines. This eliminates the possibility of debris build-up within the valve.
compression valve
Construction; Plumbing
A type of valve that is often used for water faucets. It is opened or closed by raising or lowering a horizontal disk by a threaded stem.
drip leg
Construction; Plumbing
A stub end pipe placed at a low point in the gas piping to collect condensate and permit its removal.
diverter
Construction; Plumbing
Valves which direct water to various outlets. They are used in showers, tubs, bidets, and sinks.
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