If you find yourself with a plumbing issue at your home or business, you need to know the terms associated with the industry so that you can accurately describe it.
Many plumbers will throw around terms that you may be unfamiliar with — and that could end up costing you money. Enter our plumbing glossary below.
This article is a helpful resource to show you some words that are typical in the plumbing industry.
Branch Drain: Part of the fixture connected to the primary drain pipeline.
Clog: When something is impeding the free flow of water through your pipe.
Fitting: Either end part of a pipe that connects it to another part.
Fixture: Another word for the faucet assembly and related parts.
Flow Rate: This is the rate that water freely flows through a pipe. It is typically measured in gallons per minute (GPM) or per hour (GPH).
Gallons per Flush (GPF): This refers to the amount of water needed to flush a toliet. In the United States, 1.6 GPF is the maximum GPF for newly installed toilets.
P Trap: A U-shaped plumbing pipe commonly installed under sinks.
Trap Seal: The water in a P trap that serves as a liquid seal or boundary for gas or other substances.
