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| A device to prevent water from taveling from one system back into any part of the main distribution system, usually by siphining, esp. into a potable water supply |
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| the flow of water or other liquids, mixtures, or substances into the distributing pipes of a potable supply of water from any sources other than its intended source |
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| the overflow of a plumbing fixture due to drain stoppage e.g. a clogged toilet or clogged drain |
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| the fill valve that controls the flow of water from the water supply line into a gravity-operated toilet tank |
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| to drain a pipe, tube, or hose of excess air by opening a valve at the end or systematically removing the air by force or suction |
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| a sealed tank where water is heated and turned into steam for power or hot water |
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| any part of a drain system other than the main, riser, or stack |
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| a structure built, erected, or framed of component structural parts designed for housing, shelter, enclosure, or support of persons, animals, or property of any kind |
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| large underground container, with a grate on top, for collection of storm water runoff. It catches or collects dirt and other debris and prevents them from polluting streams and lakes |
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| a lined excavation in the ground which received the discharges of a drainage system of part of thereof, so designed as to retain the organic matter and solids discharged therein, but permitting the liquids to seep through the bottom and sides |
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| a type of backflow preventer installed in a pipe run that allows water to flow in only one direction |
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| a plug in a trap or drain pipe that provides access for the purpose of clearing an obstruction |
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| a flexible rod with a curved end used to access the toilet's built in trap and remove clogs |
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| a curved fitting mounted immediately below the toilet that connects the closet flange to the toilet drain |
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| an anchoring ring that attaches to the closet bend a secured to the floor |
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| A faucet or valve for regulating the flow of water, sometimes referred to as a ballcock |
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| building drain system vertical vent which connects two o more fixture branches on the same level |
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| a kind of tubing or pipe connection where a nut, and then a sleeve or furrele is placed over a copper or plastic tube and is compressed tightly around the tube as the nut is tightened forming a positive grip of seal without soldering |
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| rigid plastic pipe used in water supply systems, where code permits |
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| a pipe-like construction of concrete that passes under a road to allow drainage |
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| clamping device that allows a branch line to be drilled and tapped off a main line |
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| outlet tube that connects a disposer or sump pump to the drain line |
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| valves which direct water to various outlets. they are used in showers, tubs, and sinks |
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| abbrev. for Drain, Waste, Vent |
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| a pipe fitting with two openings that changes the direction of the line |
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| a decorative metal flange or trim shield beneath a faucet handle that covers the faucet steam and the hole in the fixture or wall |
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| the proper slope or pitch of a pipe for adequate drainage |
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| a fitting that receives a pipe or fitting |
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| installation of plumbing fixtures to make the system usable |
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| the devices that provide a supply of water and/or its disposal, e.g. sink, tubs, toilets |
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| the part on the bottom of the toilet tank that opens to allow water to flow from the tank into the bowl |
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| the floating ball connected to the ballcock inside the tank that rises or falls with changing water levels in the tank, and actuates or shuts off the ballcock as needed |
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| a fitting that connects a toilet to a floor drain |
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| toilet valve that automatically shuts off after it meters a certain amount of water flow |
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| toilet flushing system that uses supply water pressure to compress water to provide a pressurized flush as opposed to a gravity flush |
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| paste applied to copper pipes and fitting before soldering to help the fusion process and prevent oxidation |
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| the area of floor space taken up by a water heater or other appliance |
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| a covered ditch containing a layer of fitted or loose stone or other pervious material |
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| plug valve installed in the main gas line and appliances |
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| device used to regulate gas pressure on a water heater |
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| a device that controls the flow in a conduit, pipe, or tunnel |
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| waste water from sinks, showers, and bathtubs, but NOT toilets |
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| an outdoor faucet, also used to supply washing machines |
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| abbrev. for inside diameter |
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| INSTANTANEOUS WATER HEATER |
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| a type of water heater that heats water as it flows through a heat exchanger coil |
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| an orifice or other feature of a toilet that is designed to direct water in to the trapway quickly to start the siphon action |
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| closet bolts, used to mount toilet bowls to the closet flange |
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| pipe carrying rainwater to the ground or sewer |
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| nut fitted into a piece of pipe and screwed onto another pipe to join the two pieces |
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| the primary artery of supply of the water supply or drain system in which all the branches connect |
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| threads on the outside of pipes and fittings |
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| a short length of pipe installed between couplings or other fittings |
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| round rubber washer used to create a watertight seal, chiefly around valve stems |
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| abbrev. for Outside Diameter |
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| flexible plastic tubing used in water supply systems where allowed by code |
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| an instrument usually with a rubber head, used to create suction in a drain line or toilet to push a clog through the line |
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| a rigid which plastic pipe used in non-pressure systems, such as drainage, waste, and vent systems |
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| a fitting that connects pipes of difference sizes together |
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| sheet metal installed at any break in a shingled roofline to prevent leaks |
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| pipe connecting the water company piping to the water meter |
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| metal alloy that is melted to create a fused joint between metal pieces |
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| slang term for soldering. formation of condensation on the outside of pipes or toilet tanks |
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| Curved section of drain line that prevents sewer orders from escaping into the atmosphere |
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| three piece fitting that joins two sections or pipe, but allows them to be disconnected without cutting the pipe |
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| a pipe that allows air into a drain system to balance air pressure, preventing water in the traps from being siphoned off |
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