Plumbing

Plumbing

Referring to the skilled trade of working with pipes and plumbing fixtures that provide water or drain waste.

Industry: Construction

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boiler

Construction; Plumbing

A sealed tank where water is turned to steam for heating or power.

black oiled

Construction; Plumbing

Term associated with pipe surface whereby material ordered in this manner is protected with a varnish-type oil on the O.D. for temporary corrosion protection during transit and in short-term storage.

bisque

Construction; Plumbing

The rough, unpolished finish found in unglazed areas of vitreous china fixtures, such as inside the tank or the bottom of the bowl.

bed depth

Construction; Plumbing

The height of the ion exchange or filter media in the vessel after preparation for service.

beehive strainer

Construction; Plumbing

A strainer inserted into a urinal to prevent foreign matter from falling into the drain.

bidet

Construction; Plumbing

A personal hygiene plumbing fixture similar in appearance to a toilet bowl used for washing genitals and posterior areas of the body. It is mounted on the floor next to a toilet and consists of a ...