Plumbing

Plumbing

Referring to the skilled trade of working with pipes and plumbing fixtures that provide water or drain waste.

Industry: Construction

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tank cross

Construction; Plumbing

A double-tee-shaped fitting installed between a shallow well pump and the bladder tank with integrated valve and gauge fittings, and an outlet for a pressure-relief valve.

tail pipe

Construction; Plumbing

The pipe added below the jet assembly, in a weak well application.

tank

Construction; Plumbing

Fixture reservoir for flush water. On a conventional toilet, the ballcock, flush valve, and trip lever are installed in the tank. A tank lid closes the top tank opening.

tailpiece

Construction; Plumbing

Section of pipe that runs between a fixture outlet and the trap.

temperature & pressure relief valve (T & P valve)

Construction; Plumbing

A safety device used to expel excess pressure or heat from inside a tank.

threaded and coupled (T & C)

Construction; Plumbing

Some cast iron pipe is sold threaded with a coupling attached.

sweep

Construction; Plumbing

A drain ell fitting with a long radius that allows for smooth passage of waste. Fittings with abrupt changes of direction, such as a vent tee, may only be used for vents.