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Plumbing Glossary North Carolina

If you are interested in learning more about plumbing in North Carolina or you have a plumbing-related question, consult the following glossary of plumbing terms. This comprehensive list of plumbing terms contains information on everything from ABS to a Basin Wrench.

Local Companies

All Star Plumbing
(704) 806-3075
10301 Plum Creek Ln
Charlotte, NC

Boykin Plumbing, Inc.
919-553-2275
2264 Timber Dr Ste 406
Garner, NC

Affordable Plumbing Co., Inc
910-497-6331
109 S fourth street
Spring Lake, NC

W & W Plumbing Co., Inc.
919-639-0195
P.O. Box 1239
Angier, NC

A B L Plumbing
(919) 835-2225
300 Hoke St
Raleigh, NC

Gastonia Plumbing & Heating Co. Inc.
(704) 867-7215
1309 W. Franklin Blvd.
Gastonia, NC

Mr Rooter of Buncombe & Henderson Counties, NC
(828) 654-8200
126 Underwood Road
Fletcher, NC

Amldco Incorporated
(704) 622-3092
4624 Dawnwood Dr
Charlotte, NC

T.Smith Plumbing Contractors
704-867-8115
Lewis Rd.
Gastonia, NC

The following was sourced from Mr. Rooter.

ABS : Aristocraft bristone styrine, a rigid black plastic pipe used for drain, waste, and vent lines.

Aerator : A device screwed into the end of a faucet spout that mixes air into flowing water, and controls flow to reduce splashing. It sometimes contains a baffle to reduce flow to 2.5 gpm.

Air Lock : Blockage in the flow of liquid, esp. on the suction side of a pump caused by an air bubble in the line.

Angle Stop : A shutoff valve between the water pipes and a faucet. Its inlet connects to the water supply pipe in a wall, and its outlet angles up 90 degrees toward the faucet. These are usually used to shut off water to a fixture in case of an emergency repair rather than daily usage.

Anode Rod : A sacrificial rod installed in a water heater that protects the tank from corrosion, helping to extend the life of the tank.

Anti-Siphon : Preventive device for the backflow of liquid into a system. Used on sprinkler systems to prevent water from trickling back into the supply that is feeding it.

BTU : British Thermal Unit - A unit of heat energy required to raise the temperature of 1 lb. of water 1 degree Fahrenheit.

Back Flow Preventer : A device to prevent water from traveling from one system back into any part of the main distribution system, usually by siphoning, esp. into a potable water supply. This is generally required for sprinkler systems, handheld showers, pullout faucet spouts, kitchen sprayers, etc.

Back Pressure : Pressure that resists the flow of fluid in a piping system.

Backwater Valve : Sewer line valve that prevents sewage from flowing back into the house.

Ball Check Valve : A valve that uses a ball to seal against a seat to stop flow in one direction.

Ballcock : The fill valve that controls the flow of water from the water supply line into a gravity-operated toilet tank. It is controlled by a float mechanism that floats in the tank water. When the toilet is flushed, the float drops and opens the ballcock, releasing water into the tank and/or bowl. As the water in the tank is restored, the float rises and shuts off the ballcock when the tank is full.

Basin Wrench : A wrench with a long handle with jaws mounted on a swivel that allows the jaws to reach and handle nuts to fasten faucets to a previously installed sink.
Blowbag : A drain-cleaning device consisting of a rubber bladder with a hose fitting on one end and a nozzle on the other. The device attaches to a water hose and is inserted into a clogged drainpipe. As water is introduced, it expands to grip the pipe, and releases pulsating bursts of water through the nozzle, forcing water through the pipe to clear the obstruction.

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(704) 806-3075
10301 Plum Creek Ln
Charlotte, NC

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