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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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packing
Construction; Plumbing

Fibrous material that is used on faucets to prevent leaks.

packing nut
Construction; Plumbing

Nut that holds the stem of a faucet in position & holds the packing material.

polybutylene (PB)
Construction; Plumbing

Flexible plastic tubing used in water supply systems where allowed by code.

peak hour demand
Construction; Plumbing

Time when the largest demand for hot water is needed.

potential hydrogen (pH)
Construction; Plumbing

The hydrogen ion concentration of water to denote acidity or alkalinity, measured on a scale of 0 to 14. Below 7 denotes acidity; above 7 denotes alkalinity.

pipe dope
Construction; Plumbing

Slang for pipe-joint compound. Substance applied to threaded fittings to create a watertight seal.

pitch
Construction; Plumbing

Downward slope of a drain pipe in the direction of the water flow.

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