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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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jacket

Construction; Plumbing

Usually refers to the heating/ cooling jacket surrounding the stuffing box on some pumps; The outer casing (shell) of a water heater.

J hook

Construction; Plumbing

A pipe hanger in the shape of a J.

J bend

Construction; Plumbing

The trap section, with a 180-degree bend, or a multi-piece P-trap. Also called a return bend.

isothermal

Construction; Plumbing

Action that takes place with no change in temperature.

interceptor

Construction; Plumbing

Device for separating grease and oil from drainage system. See grease trap.

integral vacuum breaker

Construction; Plumbing

A device typically used in a sink or shower sprayer to keep water from backflowing into the fresh water supply.

integral stops

Construction; Plumbing

Stops that allow the owner to shut off water supply at the faucet for maintenance without shutting off the water supply to the entire house.

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