Plumbing Fixtures,

Accessories, Terminologies
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Bibb
• synonymous with faucet, cock, tap, plug, et. (faucet)

HOSE BIBB
Faucet
• a valve on a water pipe by means of which water can be drawn from of held
within the pipe.
Cap
• a fitting into which the end of a pipe is screwed for the purpose of closing the
end of the pipe.
Plug
• a pipe fitting with outside thread and protecting heads that is used for closing
the opening in another fitting (clean out, P. Trap).
Nipple
• pipe fitting with outside thread for connecting two pipes
Sleeve
• a pipe coupling
Coupling
• a pipe fitting with inside thread for connecting two pipes; method of pipe used to
join two pipes or conduit.
22mm Compression Slip Coupling
Union
• a pipe fitting used to connect the ends of two pipes, neither if which can be
turned.
Service Ell
• a malleable-iron fitting for thread pipe, having 45 degree or 90 degree bend with
inside thread on one end and outside thread on the other.
Elbow
• a fitting joining two pipes at an angle.
Tee
• T-shaped fitting with two outlets, one 90 degree to the connection to the main
line; fitting should never be used with pipes carrying sewage but may be used
with vent pipes; change in drainage nor direction.
Service Entrance Ell
Reducer
• are fitting used to connect pipes of different sizes in the same line; a pipe
coupling, with inside threads, having one end with smaller diameter than the
other.
1 x 1/2 inch BSP Male Thread Pipe
Reducer Nipple Brass Fittings
Couplings
Increaser
• a coupling with one end larger than the other
Riser
• a water supply pipe that extends vertically one full storey or more to
convey water to branches or fixtures.
Hydrant
• a cylindrical reservoir usually of metal; an apparatus for drawing water directly
from a main.
Service Pipe
• the pipe from the water main or source of water supply to the building served.
Hose Reel
• a cylindrical device which turn on an axis around which a fire hose is wound and
Connected.
Types of valves and controls:
Gate Valve
• a valve in which the flow of water is cut off by means of a circular disk.
This valve is used when a normal fully open or closed position is desired.
• Either end may be used as an inlet.
Globe Valve
• is used when it is desired to throttle the water supply.

• Same end must always be used as an inlet.

Check Valve
• a valve that automatically closes to prevent the flow of water in a reverse
direction.
Angle Valve
• changes the direction of the flow of water as well as control it.
• Act somewhat like globe valve but are usually used for a right angle turn.
Flush
• a valveValve
used in a flush tank for the purpose of controlling the flushing of
fixtures.
 7 STUNNING
BRASS PLUMBING
FIXTURES
combine antique brass taps with
mahogany wood and white ceramic
sinks.
cets make
brilliant
features for
any bathroom
Brass waste pipes and
sinks can be
combined for
stunning effect
inbuilt faucets give an
ultra modern minimalist
effect
Using a feature mixer faucet with
large marble bowl sink
creates a spa style bathroom
Curved mixer faucet delivers water
almost fountain like to
the glass bowl below
fashioned? These ultra modern
faucets exude a contemporary
elegance
PRELIM EXAM next week
PLAN READING (board exam format, multiple choice)

10 items (10 points each)

Exam is only available from 1:30 to 6:30 PM at BB

Can only be taken once.

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Reference
browzeronline, 2020. Antique Brass Plumbing Fixtures. [online] Slideshare.net.
Available at: <https://www.slideshare.net/browzeronline/brass-plumbing-fixtures>
[Accessed 21 September 2020].