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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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ambient heat/pressure
Construction; Plumbing
The heat or pressure in the area where the equipment is located.
ambient temperature
Construction; Plumbing
The average temperature of the atmosphere in the vicinity of an appliance.
aluminum rail fittings
Construction; Plumbing
Rail fittings made of aluminum. Used to hold pipes used for hand rails.
alarm check valve
Construction; Plumbing
A check valve located in the riser of a wet pipe fire sprinkler system that sounds an alarm when water begins to pass through it.
air volume control
Construction; Plumbing
Maintains the air charge in a standard water storage tank. Pre-charged tanks do not require an air volume control.
air lock
Construction; Plumbing
Blockage in the flow of liquid, esp. on the suction side of a pump caused by an air bubble in the line.
air-gas ratio
Construction; Plumbing
The ratio of combustion air supply flow rate to the fuel gas supply flow rate.
