WebPiping or tubing is usually inserted into fittings to make connections. Connectors are assigned a gender, abbreviated M or F. An example of this is a "3 ⁄ 4-inch female adapter NPT", which would have a corresponding male connection of the same size and thread standard (in this case also NPT).Common piping and plumbing fittings. This section …

WebHistory. The origin of the word "plumber" dates from the Roman Empire. Roman roofs used lead in conduits and drain pipes and some were also covered with lead; lead was also used for piping and for making baths. The Latin for lead is plumbum.In medieval times, anyone who worked with lead was referred to as a plumber; this can be seen from an extract …

WebBlocked drains. Blocked drains are a common problem in bathrooms and kitchens. In some cases, drain cleaner can clear the blockage, but they often require a licensed plumber to rectify the issue. In some cases the use of a drain cleaner is sufficient in removing the blockage. Blocked drains, if left long enough, can be a high safety concern as the …

WebWater heating is a heat transfer process that uses an energy source to heat water above its initial temperature. Typical domestic uses of hot water include cooking, cleaning, bathing, and space heating. In industry, hot water and water heated to steam have many uses.. Domestically, water is traditionally heated in vessels known as water heaters, kettles, …

WebMechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) refers to the installation of services which provide a comfortable space for the building occupants. In residential and commercial buildings, these elements are often designed by a specialized MEP engineering firms. The part of Mechanical in the overall MEP system is almost 70% of the total work.

WebTexas (/ ˈ t ɛ k s ə s /, also locally / ˈ t ɛ k s ɪ z /; Spanish: Texas, Tejas) is a state in the South Central region of the United States.At 268,596 square miles (695,662 km 2), and with more than 29.1 million residents in 2020, it is the second-largest U.S. state by both area (after Alaska) and population (after California).Texas shares borders with the states of …

WebThread seal tape (also known as PTFE tape, Teflon tape, or plumber's tape) is a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) film tape commonly used in plumbing for sealing pipe threads.The tape is sold cut to specific widths and wound on a spool, making it easy to wind around pipe threads. Thread seal tape lubricates allowing for a deeper seating of the …

WebSamuel Joseph Wurzelbacher (/ ˈ w ɜːr z əl b ɑː k ər /; born December 3, 1973), commonly known as "Joe the Plumber", is an American conservative activist and commentator. He gained national attention during the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign season when, during a videotaped campaign stop in Ohio by then-Democratic nominee Barack Obama, …

WebAn air gap, as related to the plumbing trade, is the unobstructed vertical space between the water outlet and the flood level of a fixture. Air gaps of appropriate design are required for water safety by legislation in many countries. A related term in computer security is network air gap.. A simple example is the space between a wall mounted faucet and the sink rim …

WebIn modern plumbing, a drain-waste-vent (or DWV) is a system that allows air to enter the plumbing system to maintain proper air pressure to enable the removal of sewage and greywater from a dwelling. Drain refers to water produced at fixtures such as sinks, and showers; waste refers to water from toilets. As the water runs down, proper venting is …