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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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seamless pipe

Construction; Plumbing

Pipe with no weld in the circumference.

gland

Construction; Plumbing

In a pump, the part that holds one half of the mechanical seal and attaches to the stuffing box.

glaze

Construction; Plumbing

Glossy water-resistant, colored finish on vitreous china fixtures.

glove valve

Construction; Plumbing

A gate valve with a curved chamber.

grab bar

Construction; Plumbing

Safety bar installed in a bathtub or shower for use when bathing.

grain

Construction; Plumbing

A unit of weight equal to 1/7000th of a pound, or 0.0648 gram.

gravity operated toilet

Construction; Plumbing

A toilet that relies on the natural downward pressure of water in a toilet tank to flush the toilet effectively.

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