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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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soil cutter
Construction; Plumbing
A device used to cut No Hub pipe, consisting of a handle and a cutting chain, similar to a chain wrench in appearance.
soil stack
Construction; Plumbing
Largest vertical drain line to which all branch waste lines connect. This line carries waste to the sewer line.
solder
Construction; Plumbing
A metal alloy that is melted to create a fused joint between metal pieces. Also the act of melting solder into the joint.
soft flame
Construction; Plumbing
A flame partially deprived of primary air such that the combustion zone is extended and the inner cone of the flame is ill-defined.
slip joint
Construction; Plumbing
Same as IPS. (Female) 1/2" IPS Faucet, 7/8" IPS Toilet. Internal Pipe Swivel Connection. A connection made with compression fittings.
