plumbing fixture is an exchangeable device which can be connected to a plumbing system to deliver and drain water. The most common plumbing fixtures are:...
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Drain-waste-vent system (redirect from Plumbing vent)
to vent a fixture or fixtures externally. In such cases a resort to "internal venting" may be viable, where compliant with local plumbing codes. Such...
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Plumbing is any system that conveys fluids for a wide range of applications. Plumbing uses pipes, valves, plumbing fixtures, tanks, and other apparatuses...
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gap, as related to the plumbing trade, is the unobstructed vertical space between the water outlet and the flood level of a fixture. Air gaps of appropriate...
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are typically U, S, Q, or J-shaped pipe located below or within a plumbing fixture. An S-shaped trap is also known as an S-bend. It was invented by Alexander...
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Engineers A112.19.1 Enameled cast-iron and steel plumbing fixtures standards A112.19.2 Ceramic plumbing fixtures standard ASTM International: American Society...
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fixture in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A fixture can refer to: Test fixture, used to control and automate testing Light fixture Plumbing fixture...
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Bidet (category Plumbing)
has a plumbed-in water supply and a drainage opening, and is thus a plumbing fixture subject to local hygiene regulations. The bidet is designed to promote...
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In plumbing, a Fixture Unit (FU) or Drain Fixture Unit (DFU) is "a unit of measure, based on the rate of discharge, time of operation and frequency of...
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A urinal (US: /ˈjʊərənəl/, UK: /jʊəˈraɪnəl/) is a sanitary plumbing fixture for urination only. Urinals are often provided in public toilets for male users...
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A low-flow fixture is a water saving plumbing fixture designed to achieve water savings by having a lower flow rate of water or a smaller quantity per...
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Plumber (section Plumbing activities)
commercial, and industrial plumbing fixtures and systems Locating and marking positions for pipe connections, passage holes, and fixtures in walls and floors...
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Mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) refers to the installation of services which provide a functional and comfortable space for the building occupants...
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toilet, which uses no water for flushing. Flush toilets are a type of plumbing fixture and usually incorporate an S-, U-, J-, or P-shaped bend called a trap...
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Drain cleaner (category Plumbing)
(such as hair and grease) accumulating near the fixture's drain inlet. If more than one plumbing fixture is clogged then electric drain cleaners, battery...
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Sink (category Plumbing)
A sink is a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture for washing hands (also known as washbasin in the UK), dishwashing, and other purposes. Sinks have a tap (faucet)...
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variety of colours are now available. An appliance is different from a plumbing fixture because it uses electricity or fuel. Major appliances differ from small...
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Drain (HVAC) Drainage system (disambiguation) Piping and plumbing fitting Plumbing Plumbing drainage venting Septic system Sewage collection and disposal...
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American Standard Brands (category Bathroom fixture companies)
American Standard Brands is a North American manufacturer of plumbing fixtures, based in Piscataway, New Jersey, United States. It is principally owned...
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free dictionary. Lavatory, Lav, or Lavvy may refer to: Toilet, the plumbing fixture Toilet (room), containing a toilet Public toilet Aircraft lavatory...
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American Standard Companies (category Bathroom fixture companies)
manufacturer of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, plumbing fixtures, and automotive parts. The company was formed in 1929 through the...
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Grohe (category Bathroom fixture companies)
Grohe is a German plumbing fixtures manufacturer with its registered office in Hemer and headquarters in Düsseldorf. In 2014 Grohe became part of the...
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Floor drain (category Plumbing)
A floor drain is a plumbing fixture that is installed in the floor of a structure, mainly designed to remove any standing water near it. They are usually...
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Ideal Standard (category Bathroom fixture companies)
Ideal Standard is a privately held multinational plumbing fixture company headquartered in Belgium. Operating primarily in Latin America and Europe, the...
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Sloan Valve Company (category Bathroom fixture companies)
Company is a privately held American company specializing in plumbing valves and fixtures. The company was founded by William Elvis Sloan in Chicago, Illinois...
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Lixil Group (category Bathroom fixture companies)
Japanese group of companies that manufactures building materials, plumbing fixtures and housing equipment, headquartered in Tokyo. INAX (株式会社INAX, Kabushiki...
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Tap water (redirect from Indoor plumbing)
washing, and toilet flushing. Indoor tap water is distributed through indoor plumbing, which has existed since antiquity but was available to very few people...
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component of a plumber's toolkit and is often used when replacing plumbing fixtures. Plumber's putty formulations vary but commonly include powdered clay...
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knowledge, wisdom etc.) FOUNT – a publication for Lutheran women A type of plumbing fixture This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Fount...
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