PLUMBING TERMINOLOGY REVIEW

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Pipe that is often used for pressurized gas supply lines, such as those that deliver gas and propane.

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BLACK PIPE

Front

Small bits of metal stuck to the end of a piece of pipe after a cut is made.

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BURRS

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A one-way, two part system that contains flow until a certain threshold is met, and then allows fluid to flow in one direction only.

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CHECK VALVE

Front

Seals the end of a pipe with a male configuration

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PLUG

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Items used in pipes of the same size when a line has been cut and needs a fixture to repair the gap.

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COUPLER

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Consists of all of the pipes and fixtures that remove water, waste and gases from the plumbing system and maintain atmospheric air pressure within the system.

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DRAIN-WASTE-VENT SYSTEM

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Connections in a plumbing system that help change direction

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ELBOWS

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A small part used to join, turn, or otherwise change the system.

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FITTING

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A slightly abrasive cleaner, used to remove remaining oxidation from copper pipe.

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FLUX PASTE

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Zinc coated steel pipe.

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GALVANIZED PIPE