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    tap wrench is a hand tool used to turn taps or other small tools, such as hand reamers and screw extractors. There are two main types of tap wrenches:...
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    The term wrench is generally used for tools that turn non-fastening devices (e.g. tap wrench and pipe wrench), or may be used for a monkey wrench—an adjustable...
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    A pipe wrench is any of several types of wrench that are designed to turn threaded pipe and pipe fittings for assembly (tightening) or disassembly (loosening)...
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    the direction opposing the stuck screw's original one, usually using a tap wrench. As the extractor is turned, the flutes on the tool dig into the screw...
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    A socket wrench (or socket spanner) is a type of spanner (or wrench in North American English) that uses a closed socket format, rather than a typical...
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    A plumber wrench (or plumber's wrench, pipe wrench, Swedish wrench or Swedish pattern wrench) is a form of plier described as a pipe wrench that uses...
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    is called threading. Many are cutting tools; others are forming tools. A tap is used to cut or form the female portion of the mating pair (e.g. a nut)...
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    A tap (also spigot or faucet: see usage variations) is a valve controlling the release of a fluid. Tap is used in the United Kingdom and most of the Commonwealth...
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    Tap water (also known as running water, piped water or municipal water) is water supplied through a tap, a water dispenser valve. In many countries, tap...
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    A basin wrench, sometimes called a sink wrench, is a plumbing tool which is used in confined spaces to turn fasteners and pipes that would be difficult...
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    with a pipe wrench which will damage the threads and necessitate replacing the nipple, or by using a specialty tool known as a nipple wrench (or known as...
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    An instant hot water dispenser or boiling water tap is an appliance that dispenses water at about 94 °C (201 °F) (near-boiling). There are hot-only and...
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    known as washbasin in the UK), dishwashing, and other purposes. Sinks have a tap (faucet) that supplies hot and cold water and may include a spray feature...
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    for installation for a small plumbing pipe (threaded ends) is the pipe wrench. Small pipe is typically not heavy and can be lifted into place by the installation...
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    supplied through taps, in which case it is also called tap water. Typically in developed countries, tap water meets drinking water quality standards, even...
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  • drive has a hexagonal recess and may be driven by a hex wrench, also known as an Allen wrench, Allen key, hex key, or inbus as well as by a hex screwdriver...
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    Drill bit shank Drill bit sizes Drilling List of drill and tap sizes Tap and die Tap wrench Threading Grinding and lapping Abrasive Abrasive machining...
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  • thread cutting, normal wrench usage is to cut the threads 1/2 to 2/3 of a turn (180 to 240 degree rotation), then reverse the tap for about 1/6 of a turn...
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    plumber concentrates on lower pressure piping systems for sewage and potable tap water in the industrial, commercial, institutional, or residential atmosphere...
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    water. It consists of a basin with either continuously running water or a tap. The drinker bends down to the stream of water and swallows water directly...
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    normally maintained at a significant pressure to enable water to flow from the tap, shower, or other fixture. Water pressure may fail or be reduced when a water...
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    hot. Most scalds result from exposure to high-temperature water, such as tap water in baths and showers, water heaters, or cooking water, or from spilled...
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    Hexagon nuts. Note that flat (spanner or wrench) sizes differ between industry standards. For example, spanner or wrench sizes of fastener used in Japanese...
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    durability and increasing service life. Directly plumbed water coolers use tap water and therefore do not need bottles due to their use of the main water...
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    (these are manufactured as a convenient single unit, or even integrated into tap (faucet) fittings). Category 5 requires an air gap, not merely a valve. A...
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    spread it over a large area). Hoses are usually attached to a hose spigot or tap. The alternative term "hosepipe" is a chiefly British, South African, and...
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    wrench Pipecutter Pipe wrench Plumber's snake Plumber wrench Plunger Strap wrench Tap and die Measurement and control Control valve Flow sensor Pressure sensor...
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