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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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manifold pressure
Construction; Plumbing
The gas pressure in an appliance manifold upstream of the burner orifices.
manhole
Construction; Plumbing
Access opening to a hole, usually with a cover, through which a person may enter a sewer, boiler, drain, etc. (usually round to prevent the cover from falling into the opening).
manifolded installation
Construction; Plumbing
Paralleling of water heaters for large hot water demand applications.
manifold
Construction; Plumbing
A fitting that connects a number of branches to the main; serves as a distribution point.
malleable fittings
Construction; Plumbing
Fittings made of cast iron. Metal which is soft and pliable.
