PLUMBING

PLUMBING IN THE PHILIPPINES

Water Supply
Water Disposal
OBJECTIVES IN PLUMBING
DRAINAGE SYSTEM
Air chamber

 Is a vertical, air-filled device that

prevents water hammer in
plumbing system.
 It absorbs pressure changes when
water supply valves are rapidly
opened or closed
Angle valve

 Angle valve or stop are named

because they are manufactured
at a 90 degree angle
 Used as shut off valves at the water
intake of plumbing fixtures or
appliances.
Catch basin

 Is an engineered drainage
structure with the sole function of
collecting rainwater and
transporting it to local waterways
through a system of underground
piping, culverts and/or drainage
ditches
Clean out

 Is a pipe with a cap that provides

access to the sewer line so that
blockages can be removed.
Floor drain

 Is a plumbing fixture that is installed

in the floor of a structure, mainly
designed to remove any standing
water near it.
Gate valve

 Is operated with a wheel that

moves a gate up and down.
Hose bibb

 A water outlet through which

water is removed from the potable
water system supplying water to a
plumbing fixture or plumbing
appliance
Kitchen sink
Lavatory
P trap

 A trap is a device shaped with a

bending pipe path to retain fluid to
prevent sewer gases from entering
buildings while allowing waste to
pass through.
Shower Fixture Set
Vent Stack Thru Roof
 Is operated with a wheel that
moves a gate up and down.
Water Closet
Water Faucet
Water Meter