Home Improvement | Plumbing

What is a plumbing fixture?

Anything connected to water pipes. Sink, faucet, toilet, shower and controls.

Who is Kohler?

It is a plumbing fixture manufacturing plant in Wisconsin, USA

What does DRZ stand for in Plumbing terms?

DRZ is not an acronym that is used in the plumbing industry so it does not stand for anything. DFU in plumbing means drainage fixture unit.

What does the plumbing fixture and fittings industry manufacture?

Companies that produce metal plumbing fixtures and parts make up this industry.

What is p trap?

In plumbing, a trap is a U-, S-, or J-shaped pipe located below or within a plumbing fixture.

What is local vent pipe in plumbing?

One that vents one fixture

What is the standard price for plumbing?

Roughly figured $4,800 per fixture

Is a hot tub a furniture product?

No. It's essentially a plumbing fixture.

How to test plumbing trap?

Turn on the the water to the fixture. And let in run.

Are toilets the most likely plumbing fixture to cause rotted wood flooring?

Doesn't matter which fixture. The one that has the leak creates the problem.

How do you spell toilet?

That is the correct spelling of "toilet" (a sanitary plumbing fixture, or grooming).

How do you plumbing a urinal?

Same as any other fixture by reading the manufacturers roughing in measurements

What is an angle stop used for?

It is used to shut off (isolate) the flow of water from a plumbing fixture.

If the water in the shower runs cold or extremely hot in approx 5 minutes is it a plumbing or a fixture issue?

Its a medical issue, for the person using it. A plumbing issue, me thinks.

What the intent of the blocking is for each fixture of plumbing in the bathroom?

Rarely does a fixture have it's mounting points on a stud. You put blocks between studs at the right places to have something to hook to.

Fixture unit per fixture equals 1.5 what does this mean?

A "fixture unit" is used to design the pipe sizes in a plumbing system. It does not equate directly to gallons because not all of the fixtures (aka sinks, toilets, tubs etc etc) will be "running" at the same time. Each fixture is assigned a "fixture unit" load by the local authority having jurisdiction (aka the local plumbing code). These are added to together and tables are used to determine the pipe size. EG, a…

What does a plumbing fixtue mean?

Fixture. Anything that has to do with the use of water or waste. Sink, stool, tub, faucets.

Toilets are the most likely plumbing fixtures to cause rotten wood subflooring or sump pump clogging?

Undersizing the fixture unit demand on a plumbing drainage and vent system.

How many people are employed in the plumbing fixture industry?

By 2000, the plumbing fixtures and fittings (PFF) industry had shipments valued at $3.7 billion, and the industry had nearly 15,000 employees.

How do you clean a plumbing vent on the roof?

You should not have to clean a vent on the roof. unless you are trying to clean the waste line to the fixture below. Then you would send plumbing rods through the vent on the roof.

If plumbing vent is clogged what would happen?

You would have a severe reduction of the drainage fixture units that would be able to drain

How many litres are into one fixture unit?

In plumbing, a Fixture Unit (FU) is equal to one cubic foot of water per minute. A Fixture Unit is not a flow rate unit but a design factor. This is roughly 7.48 gallons per minute, or 28.3 liters per minute.

How many traps in plumbing and sanitary service?

One trap for each fixture and one main trap prior to leaving the structure

How many fixture unit is in 1.5 liters?

There is no answer as the units are incompatible and therefore not convertible. In plumbing, a Fixture Unit is equal to one cubic foot of water drained in an 1 1/4 pipe over one minute. A Fixture Unit is not a volume or a flow rate unit but a design factor.

Air break in plumbing?

"A physical separation which may be a low inlet into the indirect waste receptor from the fixture, appliance or device indirectly connected. "

What is a plumbing spud?

Depends on which appliance or fixture the spud is needed for such as a toilet spud to connect the water supply to the bowl or the spud on a radiator valve

How High above floor for home plumbing water supply line?

As low as 2" and as high as 8 feet depending on what fixture is being supplied

Distance from toilet to side wall?

The 2003 International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 15" clearance from the center of the water closet (toilet) to the nearest side wall or other fixture and 21" clearance from the front of the bowl to the closest wall or fixture.

What are the different sizes of plumbing pipes?

Plumbing pipe sizes range from 1/8" to 12". Household pipes are commonly 3/4" to 1" from the street to the house, 3/4" supply to a different area, and 1/2" to a particular fixture.

Is fixture a noun?

Yes, it is a noun. It means something securely fixed in place, such as plumbing or lighting. It can mean someone who seems constantly present at one place.

what is catch basin in plumbing works?

Usually a bucket placed under the drain would be a type of catch basin, or it could also be known as the "sink" part of the fixture.

Are Toilets are the most likely plumbing fixture to cause sump pump clogging?

A fixture carrier is a device that keeps the toilet off the floor and used on basins especially commercial and handicapped applications. These carriers support the weight of the fixture and the weight of people who use a wall hung basin as a support. SEE JR SMITH as they make out standing carriers. http://www.jrsmith.com/

Can I find plumbing schematics on my house's blueprints?

You should be able to find fixtures, but not the piping to or from them. You can usually figure shortest path fixture to supply, but sometimes something else is in the way.

Will homeowners insurance cover leaky shower pans?

General answer would be no. My policy specifically excludes water damage from seepage from or around a plumbing fixture such as tub or shower stall.

What are the component of plumbing?

The minimum components are, the fixture being installed, cold and/or hot feed water, drainage or waste piping, and vent piping or air inlet for the drainage system.

What are the minimum number of plumbing fixture for a single family residence?

Hot water tank, hose bibb, kitchen sink, toilet, bathroom vanity sink and a tub/shower.

What is A cross connection a when plumbing and electrical systems mix or b when two dissimilar piping materials are joined?

What is the correct answer? A cross connection is: A. when plumbing and electrical systems mix. B. when a faucet spout is below the flood ri of a fixture C. When two dissimilar piping materials are joined a

What is modern plumbing?

Modern Plumbing Supply is a kitchen and bath fixture retailer with three locations across Connecticut. The Berlin showroom offers a wide variety of fixtures from sinks and bathtubs to mirrors, cabinet hardware and more, ranging from low- to high-end. It serves all of Connecticut.

How do you install an S-trap?

An "S" trap is NOT allowed in plumbing. It allows water to be gravity pulled out of the trap and that will create sewer odors coming back through the fixture into the dwelling.

How far can Plumbing Vent go horizontally?

Depends on the size of the vent and what city you're performing the work in. Speak with a plumbing inspector for that city and tell him the size vent and he will tell you the maximum length. To determine the size of a vent you have to know developed length of pipe and fittings and the fixture units connected

Is cross connection when a faucet spout is below the flood rim of a fixture?

Cross connections in plumbing are any type of connection which is between the water and a source of contamination. This can cause the water supply to be contaminated.

Where to install plumbing air vent?

The highest 4 inch pipe should have a vent on it, or directly above a toilet junction Above the flood level rim of the fixture it is servicing IT does not mean the toilet

What means the word urnel?

There is no such word in English. There is, however, a Romani word, which means to float The closest English word is urinal, which is a plumbing fixture (usually attached to the wall) used by men to urinate

Which are legal plumbing traps?

I'm assuming you are talking about a p-trap. A p-trap is a fitting that holds water to block sewer gasses from entering the building through the fixture. Every fixture with a drain has to have one in the waste. A toilet has what you would call an "s-trap" built into it. It serves the same purpose as a p-trap.

Saving with Used Plumbing Fixtures?

Plumbing fixtures can be one of the most expensive parts of renovating a home plumbing system. One excellent way to save on plumbing fixture costs is by purchasing used plumbing fixtures. Plumbing fixtures are like vehicles: they have a very high initial price, with a very rapid depreciation in price. There are many great places to find used fixtures at an excellent price: online auctions, classifieds, and job building sites. Many companies renovating their facilities…

What causes gurgling in one bathroom when another bathroom is used?

A vent for the drain system may be blocked. A home or building plumbing system must be "free flowing" with a vent to the outside atmosphere - usually through the roof. When water is forced down the drain and the vent for that drain is blocked, air will be pulled from inside the building through another plumbing fixture causing the gurgling sound. The main drain line may also be partially blocked whereas when water is…

Is a lock a fitting or a fixture?

A lock is a fixture, same as a light, sink, tub. A fitting is usually a part of a fixture, or a fixture is made up of fittings.

What is a urinal?

It's a place for guys to pee. The standard commode allows either gender to sit down, but because guys have different plumbing, a smaller, or at least a "more convenient" fixtue can be put in so they can stand and pee. That fixture is the urinal.

Does Heavy rain cause toilet and tub to back up?

Not if the installing plumber followed a decent code and knows about fixture units and CONTROLLED flow and had any type of formal apprenticeship training NOT OJT as monkey see monkey do plumbing

I am looking at home listings and I keep seeing this phrase when describing a bathroom. What is a 5 fixture bathroom?

Five separate plumbing fixtures. For instance, 1-tub, 1-shower, 1-bidet, 1-lav, 1-whirlpool.

Is the landlord responsible for the exterior of rental property?

If that exterior object is defined as a property fixture, yes. The windows, the external plumbing, lighting, external stairs, siding, roofing, chimney, etc are all deemed fixtures and as such, a landlord has an obligation to maintain them.