In plumbing, a trap is a U-shaped portion of pipe designed to trap liquid or gas to prevent unwanted flow; most notably sewer gases from entering buildings...
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A plumbing fixture is an exchangeable device which can be connected to a plumbing system to deliver and drain water. The most common plumbing fixtures...
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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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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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water drainage Septic systems Traps, Drains, and Vents Victaulic Water cooling Water supply systems "Glossary". Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI)...
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grease trap (also known as grease interceptor, grease recovery device, grease capsule and grease converter) is a plumbing device (a type of trap) designed...
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Plumber (section Plumbing activities)
potable (drinking) water, hot-water production, sewage and drainage in plumbing systems. The origin of the word "plumber" dates from the Roman Empire....
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National Standard, the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) is a model code developed by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)...
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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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An air 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...
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Look up trap in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A trap is a device used for trapping animals. Trap or TRAP may also refer to: Trap (2015 film), a Filipino...
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Drain-waste-vent system (redirect from Plumbing vent)
have an internal or external trap to prevent sewer gases from entering a structure; double trapping is prohibited by plumbing codes due to its susceptibility...
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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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In plumbing and piping, a nipple is a fitting, consisting of a short piece of pipe, usually provided with a male pipe thread at each end, for connecting...
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Backflow prevention device (redirect from Back flow (plumbing))
assembly (SPVB) Vacuum breaker Backflow (plumbing) "Backwater Valve Installation". Absolute Draining & Plumbing. Retrieved 9 October 2014. "The Water Supply...
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Plumber's snake (redirect from Plumbing snake)
or drain auger is a slender, flexible auger used to dislodge clogs in plumbing. The plumber's snake is often reserved for difficult clogs that cannot...
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completely different compositions, all used for making watertight seals in plumbing. It is a pliable substance used to make watertight seals around faucets...
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Bidet (category Plumbing)
variety 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...
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Seal (mechanical) (category Plumbing)
Rotating face mechanical seal Face seal Plug Radial shaft seal Trap (plumbing) (siphon trap) Stuffing box (mechanical packing) Wiper seal Dry gas seal Leakage...
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A plumbing code is a code that provides regulations for the design, installation and inspection of building plumbing and sanitary systems. In the United...
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and the trap. The device shreds food waste into pieces small enough—generally less than 2 mm (0.079 in) in diameter—to pass through plumbing. The garbage...
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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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Flush toilet (section Single trap siphonic toilet)
flushing. Flush toilets are a type of plumbing fixture and usually incorporate an S-, U-, J-, or P-shaped bend called a trap that causes water to collect in...
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Roto-Rooter (redirect from Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup)
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (formerly called Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service) is a plumbing company based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The company...
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Northern Echo. Darlington, UK. Bellis, Mary (2018-03-31). "The History of Plumbing". Archived from the original on 2017-10-14. Retrieved 2018-05-14. Alt URL...
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lacerations, and other risks normal to the construction industry. Piping and plumbing fitting "Steamfitter/Pipefitter: School of Trades and Technology". Thompson...
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Plunger (category Plumbing)
fluid pressure. In plumbing, the term plunger commonly refers to handheld tools used to clear blockages in drains and pipes. Plumbing plungers consist of...
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soaking, beating, scrubbing, and rinsing dirty textiles. Before indoor plumbing, it was necessary to carry all the water used for washing, boiling, and...
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convenient way to transport and deliver potable water is through pipes. Plumbing can require significant capital investment. Some systems suffer high operating...
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