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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storage tank

Construction; Plumbing

A tank used to hold a specific volume of water.

stop and drain fitting

Construction; Plumbing

Plug-type valve used to tap into a water main to control the flow to a branch line, which has a side opening to shut off the water and allow it to drain out so the pipe won't freeze.

stop valve

Construction; Plumbing

The shutoff valve under sinks and toilets. Allows water supply to be cut off to one fixture without affecting the water supply to other fixtures.

stillson wrench

Construction; Plumbing

Pipe wrench

stem assembly

Construction; Plumbing

Moving part of the valve that controls the amount and temperature of water released.

stem

Construction; Plumbing

Part of the faucet that holds the handle on one end and the washer on the other. Stiffener A galvanized bushing used to strengthen tubing to fit in a leadpak coupling.