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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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E coli
Construction; Plumbing
The common abbreviation of Escherichia Coli. One of the members of the coliform groups of bacteria indicating fecal contamination.
duo valve
Construction; Plumbing
A twin valve (hot & cold) with a single on/off lever used for washing machine boxes.
drum trap
Construction; Plumbing
An obsolete, non-vented drain lead or cast iron canister trap formerly used in sewer lines.
chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC)
Construction; Plumbing
Rigid plastic pipe used in water supply systems, where code permits.
culvert
Construction; Plumbing
A pipe-like construction of concrete that passes under a road to allow drainage.
desanco fitting
Construction; Plumbing
A type of compression adapter that connects tubular brass fittings to other fittings, most often a tapped sanitary tee.
footprint
Construction; Plumbing
The area of floor space taken up by a water heater or other appliance.
