While repairing or installing plumbing you may find words or phrases that you may not be familiar with. You should be able to find the meaning here. This section can be used like a dictionary but information will be geared towards the plumbing trade.
There are 14 entries in this glossary.| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ABS |
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene. |
| Absorption |
Applies to immersion in a fluid for a definite period of time. It is usually expressed as a per cent of the weight of the dry pipe. |
| Accessible |
When applied to a fixture, connection, appliance or equipment, means having access thereto, but which first may require the removal of an access panel, door or similar obstruction. "Readily accessible" means direct access without the necessity or removing any panel, door or similar obstruction. |
