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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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back flow
Construction; Plumbing
The circumstance of water traveling from one system back into any part of the main distribution system, usually by siphoning.
back flow preventer
Construction; Plumbing
A device to prevent backflow, esp. into a potable water supply. This is generally required for sprinkler systems, handheld showers, pullout faucet spouts, kitchen sprayers, etc.
British thermal unit (BTU)
Construction; Plumbing
A unit of heat energy required to raise the temperature of 1 lb. of water 1 degree Fahrenheit.
BX cable
Construction; Plumbing
Metallic sheathed cable containing A/C electrical wiring. Typically used when wiring would otherwise be exposed.
atmospheric combustion
Construction; Plumbing
Burning which takes place when gaseous, liquid, or solid fuels react at an elevated temperature with oxygen, thus releasing heat.
auto pilot
Construction; Plumbing
A gas pilot device which automatically shuts off the gas supply to the appliance burner if the pilot flame is extinguished.
avonite
Construction; Plumbing
A solid surface material resembling granite, used for countertops, can be worked and polished using woodworking tools.
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