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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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aquastat
Construction; Plumbing
A thermostat that is submerged in water and is used to control the operation of a specific device.
apron
Construction; Plumbing
The apron, or skirting, a decorating portion of a bathtub that covers the rough-in area from the floor to the top rim of the tub. It is often sold separately from the tub.
anti-siphon
Construction; Plumbing
Preventive device for the backflow of liquid into a system. Used on sprinkler systems to prevent water from trickling back into the supply that is feeding it.
anti-scald valve
Construction; Plumbing
A shower mixing valve that automatically maintains balance between incoming hot and cold water supplies by immediately regulating fluctuations in pressure. As a result, temperature remains constant, ...
anti-clog suction
Construction; Plumbing
Whirlpool water recirculating system mechanism which prevents clogging without restricting water flow.
anaerobic
Construction; Plumbing
The ability to live and grow without air or free oxygen (i.e. some forms of bacteria that break down waste in a septic system.)
