What even is a \u2018closet auger\u2019? A \u2018branch drain\u2019? You\u2019re advised to think twice before identifying \u2018balancing ell\u2019 as a circus routine involving a hefty gray mammal with large fan-shaped ears and a trunk. The truth is, plumbing seems to have its own language, leaving many a homeowner lost and confused when trying to communicate with technicians about any plumbing topic from access panels to zeolites. Don\u2019t be stuck in the \u201cIt\u2019s all Greek to me!\u201d mindset, take a look below at a list of common plumbing terms. Maintaining a basic understanding of the terminology will help you communicate with trained plumbing professionals, as well as enable you to have a \u201cleg up\u201d on the issue before deciding to contact an F.H. Furr professional.<\/p>\n
Common Plumbing Terms:<\/strong><\/p>\n ABS – an acronym for \u2018acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, which is a plastic piping used in drainage. You’ll recognize this pipe by its black, coarse texture.<\/p>\n Back Vent \u2013 one of the two vents that comprise a plumbing fixture Branch Drain \u2013 a drain that connects to a plumbing system\u2019s primary drainage line<\/p>\n Cleanout \u2013 refers to troubleshooting; this plug allows one to clear an obstruction and grants access to the pipe<\/p>\n Closet auger \u2013 a device used to clear commode blockages<\/p>\n Plumber\u2019s Putty \u2013 a substance for sealing joints and the bases of fixtures<\/p>\n PVC \u2013 an abbreviated term for polyvinyl chloride; this white piping is used in many home plumbing systems and is one of the most common plumbing terms<\/p>\n Reducer \u2013 a connecting fitting that attaches a pipe to one of a smaller size<\/p>\n Run \u2013 a term of measurement used to refer to the length of a pipe from the fixture to the drain<\/p>\n Solder \u2013 a substance made of metallic used to combine surfaces<\/p>\n Trap \u2013 a portion of the drain line that has the dual purpose of protecting against harmful gases as well as holding water in<\/p>\n At F.H. Furr, we have an edge on our competitors because we stay continually educated. We want to share that knowledge with you so that you feel assured that you’re getting the best!<\/p>\n Now that you’ve got a quick knowledge of some of the lingo, you’ll be far more educated than the average Joe! For more helpful terms, visit the Plumbing Terms glossary page, and as always, call F.H. Furr for all of your plumbing needs!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What even is a \u2018closet auger\u2019? A \u2018branch drain\u2019? You\u2019re advised to think twice before identifying \u2018balancing ell\u2019 as a circus routine involving a hefty gray mammal with large fan-shaped ears and a trunk. The truth is, plumbing seems to have its own language, leaving many a homeowner lost and confused when trying to communicate […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-589","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-plumbing"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n