Plumbing Terminology Every Homeowner Should Know

Common Terminology

Learning some terminologies will save you time and energy. Let’s go over some of them:

• Supply Line: this is the pipe that carries the water to all the fixtures
• Fixture: this a general term used to describe any unit which provides water, like sinks, baths, and toilets
• Branch: this is the secondary part of the draining system
• Gray Water: this is the name for any waste coming from the residential waters, not the toilet.
• Power Flush System: this is the system that compresses the water to make it pressurized
• Septic Tank: this system is seen in homes without a sewage pipe. It collects their water and bacteria.
• Vent: this is a pipe that allows air into a drain system.
• Nipple: a nipple is a short pipe used to connect couplings.
• PVC: a plastic pipe type used for drainage and waste systems
• Water Closet: a terminology used for toilets and WCs.
• Trap: the curved section of a drain line preventing odors from entering your house. Toilets have an "S" trap, while all other fixtures have a "P" trap.
• Water Hammer: a noise you hear when a pipe turns on or off. The sudden action causes the noise.
• Escutcheon: the protective cover under the faucet handle that is important for surrounding the holes in the wall.

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