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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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pitch

Construction; Plumbing

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

pivot door

Construction; Plumbing

A shower door that rotates on two metal pivots at the top and bottom of the door.

plumb

Construction; Plumbing

Precisely vertical. Also to test for, or to make vertical. Also to perform plumbing work.

pickling

Construction; Plumbing

Pipe immersed into acid bath for removal of scale, oil, dirt, etc.

piezo switch

Construction; Plumbing

A device that provides a supply of water or its disposal, e.g. sinks, tubs, toilets.

pilot

Construction; Plumbing

A small burner used to ignite the main burner.

phenol

Construction; Plumbing

A poisonous and carcinogenic chemical often found in municipal water supplies. Also known as carbolic acid, phenol is a benzene derivative.

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