AAV
nounPlumbing
Abbreviation of air admittance vent.
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ABS
Initialism of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene.
air admittance vent
nounPlumbing
a mechanical sewer vent that allows air to enter into the sewage system but does not allow exhaust of sewer gases, to aid the flow of sewage by providing air behind water, where a standard vent stack to atmosphere is not possible, by drawing in interior air but keeping harmful sewer gases contained.
boss up
verbPlumbing
To modify a corner in sheet lead to avoid leaving a hole in the angle.
bottle trap
nounPlumbing
A bottle-like reservoir that fits the pipe below a drain and collects waste.
breezer
nounPlumbing
A vertical pipe attached to a septic system's distribution pipe that rises above the ground to provide ventilation.
BSP
nounPlumbing
Initialism of British Standard Pipe.
cartridge
nounPlumbing
A replaceable valve assembly within a faucet or shower fixture that regulates the flow and temperature of the water.
DWV
nounPlumbing
Initialism of drain-waste-vent.
faucet aerator
nounPlumbing
A device for faucets or taps which mixes air with water to reduce the flowrate.
gpf
nounPlumbing
Abbreviation of gallons per flush.
lockshield
nounPlumbing
A kind of radiator valve used to balance the system by restricting the flow of water on the return side.
lpf
nounPlumbing
Abbreviation of liters per flush.
mainline
nounPlumbing
The pipeline carrying wastewater to the public drains or a septic tank.
microbore
nounPlumbing
A kind of narrow tubing with an outside diameter of 10 millimetres or less.
NC
adjectivePlumbing
Initialism of normally closed.
needle valve
nounPlumbing
A type of valve having a small orifice and a needle-like plunger, allowing precise regulation of generally small flow rates.
nipple
nounPlumbing
A short tube threaded at both ends, used as a connector.
NO
adjectivePlumbing
Initialism of normally open.
pipe bender
nounPlumbing
A tool or device used to bend pipes, tubes, or conduits into various shapes or angles.
rad
Clipping of radiator.
rod
nounPlumbing
A drain rod, being a set of segmented rods with interlocking connectors designed to remain attached even under rotation in use.
spud
nounPlumbing
A type of short nut (fastener) threaded on both ends.
spud washer
nounPlumbing
A flanged rubber or foam ring that covers the spud nut on the flush mechanism of a toilet, cushioning the tank-bowl juncture to prevent leaks.
stench trap
nounPlumbing
A device to prevent foul air from rising from the openings of sewers, drains, etc., by means of a water seal.
sweat
verbPlumbing
To solder (a pipe joint) together.
taft
verbPlumbing
To spread the end of a pipe outward so as to form a wide thin flange.
tumbler tank
nounPlumbing
A flush-tank in which water gathers in one chamber before being tilted over so as to discharge its contents.
upstand
nounPlumbing
A section of a roof covering or flashing which turns up against a vertical surface.
wipe
verbPlumbing
To make (a joint, as between pieces of lead pipe), by surrounding the junction with a mass of solder, applied in a plastic condition by means of a rag with which the solder is shaped by rubbing.