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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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stop valve

Construction; Plumbing

The shutoff valve under sinks and toilets. Allows water supply to be cut off to one fixture without affecting the water supply to other fixtures.

straight cross

Construction; Plumbing

Fitting that connects four pipes of the same diameter.

sump

Construction; Plumbing

A pit or pool for draining, collecting, or storing water. A chamber which provides water to the pump.

sweating

Construction; Plumbing

Slang term for soldering. Also formation of condensation on the outside of pipes or toilet tanks.

temperature & pressure relief valve (T & P valve)

Construction; Plumbing

A safety device used to expel excess pressure or heat from inside a tank.

tail pipe

Construction; Plumbing

The pipe added below the jet assembly, in a weak well application.

tailpiece

Construction; Plumbing

Section of pipe that runs between a fixture outlet and the trap.

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