- Pipe: A hollow cylinder used to
transport water or other fluids.
o For instance, Chinedu's house uses
PVC pipes for plumbing.
- Faucet: A device that controls the
flow of water from a pipe.
o Amaka turned off the kitchen faucet
to stop the leak.
- Valve: A mechanism that regulates
the flow of water through a pipe.
o The plumber tightened the valve
under the sink to stop a drip.
- Fixture: An appliance or device
connected to plumbing.
o The new bathroom fixture includes a
sink, toilet, and shower.
- Drain: A pipe that carries away
waste water.
o Emeka cleared the kitchen drain to
fix the clog.
- Sump
Pump: A
pump installed in a pit to remove water.
o Ngozi’s basement has a sump pump to
prevent flooding.
- Trap: A curved section of pipe that
prevents sewer gases from entering a building.
o The trap under the sink caught a lot
of debris.
- Coupling: A fitting that joins two
pipes together.
o The plumber used a coupling to
connect two sections of pipe.
- Elbow: A pipe fitting that changes
the direction of the pipe.
o The elbow joint in the plumbing system
allowed the pipe to turn a corner.
- Union: A fitting used to connect two
pipes so they can be easily disconnected.
o The union made it simple for Chuka
to replace the old pipe.
- Tee: A fitting that splits a pipe
into three directions.
o The tee fitting allowed the water
line to branch off to the garden.
- Sealant: A substance used to seal
joints and prevent leaks.
o The plumber applied sealant around
the faucet to stop the water from escaping.
- Pressure
Regulator:
A device that controls the water pressure coming into a building.
o The pressure regulator helped to
protect the pipes from damage.
- Backflow
Preventer:
A device that stops contaminated water from flowing back into the clean
water supply.
o The backflow preventer ensured safe
drinking water.
- Vent
Pipe: A
pipe that allows air into the plumbing system to maintain proper pressure.
o The vent pipe in the attic prevented
a vacuum effect in the pipes.
- Water
Heater:
An appliance that heats water for use in a home.
o Chima’s water heater provides hot
water for his shower and kitchen.
- Pipe
Wrench:
A tool used to grip and turn pipes.
o The plumber used a pipe wrench to
tighten the fittings on the new installation.
- Solder: A metal alloy used to join
pipes together.
o The plumber used solder to seal the
copper pipe connections.
- P-Trap: A type of trap that has a
U-shape and holds water to prevent sewer gases from escaping.
o The P-trap under the sink was
clogged with debris.
- Flange: A flat piece of metal or plastic
used to secure pipes to a surface.
o The flange held the toilet securely
to the floor.
- Riser: A vertical pipe that carries
water up between floors.
o The riser in the building
distributed water to each level.
- Snake: A flexible tool used to clear
blockages in pipes.
o The plumber used a snake to remove
the obstruction from the drain.
- Gasket: A rubber or metal ring used
to create a tight seal between two surfaces.
o The gasket in the faucet prevented
leaks.
- Pipe
Cutter:
A tool used to cut pipes cleanly.
o The plumber used a pipe cutter to
shorten the pipe before installation.
- Boiler: An appliance that heats water
or produces steam.
o The boiler in Tolu’s house provided
heat during the winter months.
- Pipe
Insulation:
Material wrapped around pipes to prevent heat loss or freezing.
o The pipe insulation kept the water
in Aisha’s pipes from freezing.
- Shut-Off
Valve: A
valve used to stop the flow of water to a specific area.
o The shut-off valve in the basement
was turned off during repairs.
- Trap
Arm: The
horizontal pipe leading from the trap to the drain.
o The trap arm had a slight slope to
ensure proper drainage.
- Clean-Out: An access point for cleaning
and removing blockages.
o The clean-out on the exterior wall
allowed the plumber to clear the main sewer line.
- Pipe
Bender:
A tool used to bend pipes to fit around corners.
o The pipe bender helped the plumber
create a precise angle for the installation.
- Manifold: A fitting that distributes
water to multiple outlets.
o The manifold in the basement
directed water to different parts of the house.
- Check
Valve: A
valve that prevents backflow in a pipe.
o The check valve ensured that
wastewater did not flow back into the clean water supply.
- Compression
Fitting:
A type of fitting that creates a seal by compressing a ring around the
pipe.
o The compression fitting ensured a
secure connection without soldering.
- Water
Meter: A
device that measures the amount of water used.
o The water meter outside Ada’s house
recorded her monthly water consumption.
- Seal: A component used to create a
watertight barrier.
o The plumber replaced the old seal on
the showerhead to prevent leaks.
- Rough-In: The stage of plumbing
installation where pipes are laid out before fixtures are added.
o The rough-in for the new bathroom
was completed last week.
- Cleanout
Plug: A
plug used to cover a clean-out access point.
o The cleanout plug was removed to
clear the sewer line.
- Pipe
Joint Compound:
A material used to seal threaded pipe connections.
o The pipe joint compound ensured
there were no leaks at the threaded connections.
- Hydrostatic
Test: A
test to check for leaks in pipes by filling them with water under
pressure.
o The hydrostatic test confirmed that
the new pipes were leak-free.
- Plumbing
Code:
Regulations governing the installation and maintenance of plumbing
systems.
o The plumber followed the plumbing
code to ensure the installation met safety standards.
- Water
Softener:
A device that removes minerals from hard water.
o The water softener in Ifeoma’s home
made the water gentler on her skin and pipes.
- Expansion
Tank: A
tank that absorbs excess pressure in the plumbing system.
o The expansion tank protected the
pipes from damage caused by pressure fluctuations.
- Trap
Seal Primer:
A device that adds water to a trap to maintain its seal.
o The trap seal primer ensured that
the P-trap remained effective in blocking sewer gases.
- Pressure
Gauge: An
instrument that measures the water pressure in a system.
o The plumber checked the pressure
gauge to ensure the system was functioning correctly.
- Hot
Water Recirculation System: A system that keeps hot water readily available by
circulating it through the pipes.
o The recirculation system in the
house provided instant hot water.
- Ball
Valve: A
type of valve that controls water flow with a spherical ball.
o The ball valve in the garden allowed
Chuka to control the water flow to his plants.
- Pipe
Fitting:
A component used to connect sections of pipe.
o The pipe fitting joined the two
lengths of pipe in the new plumbing system.
- Backhoe: A type of excavator used to
dig trenches for plumbing pipes.
o The backhoe made it easier to dig
the trench for the new sewer line.
- Hydraulic
Jack: A
tool used to lift heavy objects like a water heater.
o The hydraulic jack helped lift the
new water heater into place.
- Pipe
Strap: A
fastener used to secure pipes to a surface.
o The pipe strap kept the pipes in
place along the wall.
- Sewer
Line: A
pipe that carries waste from the home to the municipal sewer system.
o The sewer line in Adesuwa’s
neighbourhood was recently upgraded.
- Pipe
Insulation:
Material wrapped around pipes to protect them from temperature extremes.
o The pipe insulation kept the pipes
in Titi’s house from freezing in winter.
- Fixture
Supply Line:
A pipe that delivers water to a fixture.
o The fixture supply line brought
water to the new bathroom sink.
- Pipe
Nipple:
A short piece of pipe used to connect two fittings.
o The pipe nipple connected the faucet
to the water supply line.
- Sediment
Filter:
A filter that removes particles from water before it enters the plumbing
system.
o The sediment filter in Joseph’s
house ensured clean water for his appliances.
- Vent
Stack: A
vertical pipe that allows gases to escape from the plumbing system.
o The vent stack prevented harmful
gases from entering the home.
- Pressure
Relief Valve:
A valve that releases excess pressure from a system.
o The pressure relief valve in the
water heater prevented it from bursting.
- Plumbing
Snake: A
tool used to remove blockages from pipes.
o The plumber used a plumbing snake to
clear the blockage in the main line.
- Cold
Water Supply:
The pipe that delivers cold water to fixtures and appliances.
o The cold water supply was connected
to the kitchen sink.
- Hot
Water Supply:
The pipe that delivers hot water from the heater to fixtures.
o The hot water supply line provided
warm water for the shower.
- Pipe
Bender:
A tool used to bend pipes without kinking them.
o The pipe bender was used to create
smooth bends in the copper pipes.
- Cross-Linked
Polyethylene (PEX):
A type of flexible pipe used in modern plumbing.
o The PEX pipes in the house were
easier to install than traditional copper pipes.