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Three piece fitting that joins two sections of pipe, but allows them to be disconnected without cutting the pipe. Used primarily with steel pipe; never in a DWV system.

Domain: Construction; Category: Plumbing

Percentage of hot water that can be drawn from a tank before the temperature drops to a point that it is no longer considered hot.

Domain: Construction; Category: Plumbing

An anti-siphon device that prevents the backflow of contaminated water into the water supply system. Resurfacing a worn valve seat with a special tool. Stops leaks by providing a smooth sealing ...

Domain: Construction; Category: Plumbing

The non-moving part of a valve. Water flow is stopped when the moveable portion of the valve comes in contact with the valve seat.

Domain: Construction; Category: Plumbing

A pipe that allows air into a drain system to balance the air pressure, preventing water in the traps from being siphoned off.

Domain: Construction; Category: Plumbing

A vent pipe into which several vents connect. The vent pipe leads to the vent stack and out of the building.

Domain: Construction; Category: Plumbing

Upper portion of the soil stack above the topmost fixture through which gases and odors escape.

Domain: Construction; Category: Plumbing

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