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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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reverse osmosis
Construction; Plumbing
A water treatment method whereby water is forced through a semi permeable membrane which filters out impurities.
revent
Construction; Plumbing
Pipe installed specifically to vent a fixture trap. Connects with the vent system above the fixture.
reed switch
Construction; Plumbing
A serviceable, magnetic sensing switch that triggers the water flow to stop when the neck jet pillow (with magnet) is removed from the whirlpool.
refill tube
Construction; Plumbing
The tube that directs water from a ballcock into the overflow tube to refill the bowl after a siphon break.
return circulation system
Construction; Plumbing
Tempered water from or near the point of usage which eliminates waste of hot water used for long runs and adds storage to the system.
repair clamp
Construction; Plumbing
Sleeve type clamp used to repair a split pipe, held in place by bolts.
