Plumbing Dictionary
Plumbing termonalogy.
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TEMPERED WATERWater ranging in temperature from 85 F (29 C) to 120 F (49 C). |
THERMOSTATAn automatic device actuated by temperature changes, designed to control the gas supply to a burner, or burners, in order to maintain temperatures between predetermined limits. |
TOP OUTThe installation of the plumbing systems before the wall covering goes on. |
TRANSITION FITTINGS, PLASTIC TO STEELAn adapter for joining plastic pipe to steel pipe. The purpose of this fitting is to provide a permanent, pressure tight connection between two materials which cannot be directly joined one to another. |
TRAPA fitting or device that provides a liquid seal to prevent the emission of sewer gases without materially affecting the flow of sewage or waste water through the fitting or device. |
TRAP SEALThe vertical distance between the weir and the top of the dip of the trap. |
TubingSemi-rigid conduit of copper, aluminum, plastic or steel. |
TYPE A DWELLING UNITA dwelling unit that is designed and constructed for accessibility in accordance with the provisions of CABO/ANSI AII7 .1. |
TYPE B DWELLING UNITA dwelling unit that is designed and constructed for accessibility in accordance with the provisions of this chapter or CABO/ANSI A117.1. |