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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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valve seat
Construction; Plumbing
The non-moving part of a valve. Water flow is stopped when the moveable portion of the valve comes in contact with the valve seat.
valve dressing
Construction; Plumbing
Resurfacing a worn valve seat with a special tool. Stops leaks by providing a smooth sealing surface. Applies only to older compression style faucets.
vacuum breaker
Construction; Plumbing
An anti-siphon device that prevents the backflow of contaminated water into the water supply system.
V-clip
Construction; Plumbing
A clip shaped like the letter "V" used on a lavatory drain lift linkage assembly to easily adjust connection of the drain to the lift rod.
utility sink
Construction; Plumbing
Deep fixed basin, supplied with hot and cold water, which is used for rinsing of mops, disposal of cleaning water.
usable storage
Construction; Plumbing
Percentage of hot water that can be drawn from a tank before the temperature drops to a point that it is no longer considered hot.
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