Fittings
This terminal closure fitting permanently obstructs flow at the exposed termination of piping
What is a Cap
This calibrated alignment instrument confirms accurate angular inclination and horizontal orientation
This cylindrical conduit facilitates the controlled conveyance of potable water, gaseous substances, or sanitary effluent throughout an integrated plumbing infrastructure
What is Pipe
This engineered gradient measurement is indispensable for maintaining continuous wastewater velocity
This nominal structural lumber designation possesses approximate dimensional specifications of 2 inches by 4 inches prior to industrial planing and finishing procedures
2x4
This quarter turn isolation valve utilizes a spherical obturator to regulate volumetric flow
Ball Valve
This tool removes internal burrs after cutting pipe
What is a Reamer
This thermoplastic polymer is extensively utilized in DWV systems due to its corrosion resistance and low cost
What is PVC
This integrated conveyance system is responsible for gravitational evacuation of wastewater and sewage effluent
What is DWV
This handheld device uses suction displacement to restore fixture drainage flow
What is a Plunger
This unidirectional regulating mechanism prohibits reverse hydraulic movement within a piping network
What is a Check Valve
This manually actuated circumferential severance apparatus employs a progressively tightened cutting wheel to produce tubular segmentation without substantial material deformation
What is a Tubing Cutter
This nonferrous tubular medium exhibits substantial resistance to electrolytic corrosion within potable conveyance systems
What is Copper Pipe
This semisolid obstruction commonly materializes from congealed grease and compacted waste residue
What is a Clog
This procedure involves verifying system integrity by subjecting piping to controlled internal pressure using air or water prior to commissioning
What is a Pressure Testing Gauge
This tri-axial junction fitting permits convergence or divergence of three discrete piping runs
What is a Tee Fitting
What is a Torch
This historically utilized piping material was discontinued in potable applications due to its cumulative neurotoxic and bioaccumulative properties
What is Lead Pipe
This gravitational conveyance infrastructure transports sanitary effluent away from occupied structures
Whats is a Drainage System
This phenomenon occurs when potable water pressure temporarily falls below atmospheric pressure, allowing potential ingress of contaminants
What is Back-Siphonage
This hydraulically efficient elbow minimizes turbulence and energy dissipation during directional change
What is a long sweep elbow
This flexible coiled extraction device penetrates sanitary lines to dislodge obstructive accumulations
Within the dimensional framework established by ASME B36 standards, this cylindrical ferrous conveyance medium retains a trade-size nomenclature divorced from empirical OD–ID measurement due to historical continuity with pre-standardized wall schedules and thread compatibility requirements originating in early industrial pipe fabrication.
What is Nominal Pipe Size
This atmospheric equalization component stabilizes pneumatic pressure throughout waste piping systems
What is a Plumbing Vent
This engineered relief mechanism is designed to automatically discharge excess system pressure or thermal expansion in closed loop potable systems, there by preventing catastrophic over pressurization of piping fixtures
What is a Pressure Relief Valve