transported, and the temperature and pressure inside (and outside) the system. Brass or bronze fittings are common in copper piping and plumbing systems....
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plumbing infrastructure is critical to public health and sanitation. Boilermakers and pipefitters are not plumbers although they work with piping as...
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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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Hydrogen piping Hydrostatic test MS Pipe, MS Tube Pipe Cutting Pipefitter Pipe network analysis Pipe marking Pipe support Piping and plumbing fitting Coupling...
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dress fitting Piping and plumbing fitting, used in pipe systems to connect straight sections of pipe or tube, adapt to different sizes or shapes, and for...
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Street elbow (category Plumbing)
type of plumbing or piping fitting intended to join a piece of pipe and another fitting at an angle. The difference between a street elbow and a regular...
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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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Pipefitter (category Piping)
lacerations, and other risks normal to the construction industry. Piping and plumbing fitting "Steamfitter/Pipefitter: School of Trades and Technology"...
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Pipe (fluid conveyance) (category Piping)
Pipe and tube bender Pipeline transport Pipe support Piping Piping and plumbing fittings Plastic pressure pipe systems Plastic pipework Plumbing Reinforced...
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Roof, Deck, and Balcony Drains Domestic water system Drain (HVAC) Drainage system (disambiguation) Piping and plumbing fitting Plumbing Plumbing drainage...
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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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Pipe fitting may refer to: The work of pipefitters, who install or repair piping or tubing systems Piping and plumbing fittings, adapters used in pipe...
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cabinetry, furniture. Plumbing - plumbing fixtures, piping and plumbing fitting, water heater, steamfitter, GreenPlumbers, and drain cleaner. Electrician...
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Tap water (redirect from Indoor plumbing)
used for drinking, cooking, washing, and toilet flushing. Indoor tap water is distributed through indoor plumbing, which has existed since antiquity but...
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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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plumbing inspectors look for improper designs or connections of piping and plumbing fixtures. A common misconception[citation needed] is that a "high...
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Plumber (section Plumbing activities)
these basics in gas fitting will allow the plumber to not only apply for their plumbing license but also an interim gas license, and carry out gas work...
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A compression fitting is a fitting used in plumbing and electrical conduit systems to join two tubes or thin-walled pipes together. In instances where...
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protection Automatic fire suppression Fire sprinkler system Piping and plumbing fitting National Fire Sprinkler Association American Fire Sprinkler Association...
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Basin wrench (category Plumbing)
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 or impossible...
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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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plumber's toolkit and is often used when replacing plumbing fixtures. Plumber's putty formulations vary but commonly include powdered clay and linseed oil....
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History of Plumbing". Archived from the original on 2017-10-14. Retrieved 2018-05-14. Alt URL Steel, E.W.; McGhee, Terence J. (1979). Water Supply and Sewerage...
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a low pressure, high-flow vapor recovery system or is routed through a piping system known as a flare header or relief header to a central, elevated gas...
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Backflow (plumbing) "Backwater Valve Installation". Absolute Draining & Plumbing. Retrieved 9 October 2014. "The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations...
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dispenses and often also cools or heats up water with a refrigeration unit. It is commonly located near the restroom due to closer access to plumbing. A drain...
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Heat trap (category Plumbing)
a higher elevated portion of the piping system. Thermosyphoning is based on natural convection. Hot water rises and is then displaced by cold water beneath...
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1/2" NPT coupling. Closet flange Eccentric reducer Nipple (plumbing) Piping and plumbing fittings Reducer Street elbow ASME B1.20.7 Hose Coupling Screw Threads...
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Water softening (section Distillation and rain water)
Soft water also extends the lifetime of plumbing by reducing or eliminating scale build-up in pipes and fittings. Water softening is usually achieved using...
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