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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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expansion valve
Construction; Plumbing
Thermostatically controlled valve that controls liquid refrigerant.
extra strong
Construction; Plumbing
A standard pipe weight designation (XS). Sometimes called XH (Extra Heavy).
extrusion
Construction; Plumbing
Refers to the result of forcing molten metal or plastic through a die or mold to form a specific shape. Commonly refers to shower door components such as jambs and headers that were created by ...
f rating
Construction; Plumbing
A rating of effectiveness of firestop material, measuring its resistance to flames and water.
female iron pipe (FIP) connection
Construction; Plumbing
Standard internal threads on pipe fittings.
