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Valve controlling the release of a liquid or gas
A tap (also spigot or faucet: see usage variations) is a valve controlling the release of a fluid. Tap is used in the United Kingdom and most of the Commonwealth
Tap_(valve)
Water supplied through a pipe and tap combination
Tap water (also known as running water, piped water or municipal water) is water supplied through a tap, a water dispenser valve. In many countries, tap
Tap_water
Flow control device
nations use valves in their daily lives, including plumbing valves, such as taps for tap water, gas control valves on cookers, small valves fitted to washing
Valve
Motor vehicle and bicycle tube valve
The Schrader valve (also called American valve (AV)) is a type of pneumatic tire valve used on virtually every motor vehicle in the world today. The original
Schrader_valve
Control valve that maintains the pressure of a fluid or gas
A pressure regulator is a valve that controls the pressure of a fluid to a desired value, using negative feedback from the controlled pressure. Regulators
Pressure_regulator
Valve that blends hot water and cold water
A thermostatic mixing valve (TMV) is a valve that blends hot and cold water to ensure a nearly constant output temperature, such as for safe shower and
Thermostatic_mixing_valve
Flow control device
A globe valve is a type of valve used for regulating flow in a pipeline, consisting of a movable plug or disc element and a stationary ring seat in a generally
Globe_valve
Safety valve used to control or limit the pressure in a system
A relief valve or pressure relief valve (PRV) is a type of safety valve used to control or limit the pressure in a system; excessive pressure might otherwise
Relief_valve
Device for controlling the flow of beer into a vessel
A beer tap is a valved device for controlling the release of beer. While the same hardware in other contexts may be called faucet, valve or spigot, the
Beer_tap
Flow control device
A gate valve, also known as a sluice valve, is a valve that opens by lifting a barrier (gate) out of the path of the fluid. Gate valves require very little
Gate_valve
Connecting to piping without stopping flow
the hot tapping machine. C. Cutter and coupon retracted and valve closed. Fluid is drained and hot tapping machine is removed. The tapped valve is now
Hot_tapping
Flow-control device
A ball valve, also known as cone valve, is a flow control device which operates using a spherical ball with a hole (also known as a bore) through the
Ball_valve
Valve closed by squeezing a tube
pinch valve is a full bore or fully ported type of control valve which uses a pinching effect to obstruct fluid flow. A pinch valve is a type of valve which
Pinch_valve
Device for releasing excess pressure in a system
A safety valve is a valve that acts as a fail-safe. An example of safety valve is a pressure relief valve (PRV), which automatically releases a substance
Safety_valve
Flow control device
A diaphragm valve, or membrane valve, consists of a valve body with two or more ports, a flexible diaphragm, and a weir, saddle, or seat upon which the
Diaphragm_valve
Backflow prevention device to protect water supply from contaminants
A double check valve or double check assembly (DCA) is a backflow prevention device designed to protect water supplies from contamination. It is different
Double_check_valve
Device used to deliver and drain water
Showers Sinks Tap (connections for water hoses) Tapware - an industry term for that sub-category of plumbing fixtures consisting of tap valves, also called
Plumbing_fixture
Provides water at nearly constant temperature
A pressure-balanced valve provides water at nearly constant temperature to a shower or bathtub, despite pressure fluctuations in either the hot or cold
Pressure-balanced_valve
Device that prevents undesired water flow
normally maintained at a significant pressure to enable water to flow from the tap, shower, or other fixture. Water pressure may fail or be reduced when a water
Backflow_prevention_device
Medical condition
hot. Most scalds result from exposure to high-temperature water, such as tap water in baths and showers, water heaters, or cooking water, or from spilled
Scalding
Flow-control device
A control valve is a valve used to control fluid flow by varying the size of the flow passage as directed by a signal from a controller. This enables the
Control_valve
Water tower on the roof of a tall building
pressure. Fittings at the bottom of the column would need pressure reducing valves to operate normally, and municipal water pressure would need to be very
Rooftop_water_tower
Mechanism for filling water tanks
A ballcock (also balltap or float valve) is a mechanism or machine for filling water tanks, such as those found in flush toilets, while avoiding overflow
Ballcock
Unwanted reverse flow of water
single unit, or even integrated into tap (faucet) fittings). Category 5 requires an air gap, not merely a valve. A recent introduction to the UK has been
Backflow
Waterproof receptacle for holding liquids, usually water
If there is any question about the water supply at any point (source to tap), then the cistern water should not be used for drinking or cooking. If it
Cistern
Chinese character radical
Radical 66 or radical tap (攴部) meaning "Tap (valve)" is one of the 34 Kangxi radicals (214 radicals in total) composed of 4 strokes. It is also used to
Radical_66
Bowl-shaped plumbing fixture
fixture for washing hands, dishwashing, and other purposes. Sinks have a tap (faucet) that supplies hot and cold water and may include a spray feature
Sink
Bathroom plumbing fixture
by turning a valve, or electronically. Electronic bidets are controlled with waterproof electrical switches rather than a manual valve. There are models
Bidet
Toilet that uses water to convey human waste down a pipe
(the flush valve seat) by water pressure. The user pushes a lever to flush the toilet, which lifts the flush valve from the valve seat. The valve then floats
Flush_toilet
Type of valve with a small port
A needle valve is a type of valve with a small port and a threaded, needle-shaped plunger. It allows precise regulation of flow, although it is generally
Needle_valve
Plumbing device
the nearest vent stack. When a vent cannot be provided, an air admittance valve may be used instead. These devices avoid negative pressure in the drain
Trap_(plumbing)
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up TAP, tap, táp, tập, or țap in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Tap(s), TAP(S) or tapped may refer to: Tap (film), a 1989 American dance drama
Tap
Tarred fiber
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Oakum
Tradesman who works with mechanical pipes
glue, or welding equipment. Using an always-open or always-closed valve called a tap, pipe layers connect them to a wider system and bury the pipes. whereas
Pipefitter
Tool to dislodge clogs in plumbing
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Plumber's_snake
Systems for conveying fluids
that conveys fluids for a wide range of applications. Plumbing uses pipes, valves, plumbing fixtures, tanks, and other apparatuses to convey fluids. Heating
Plumbing
Type of water- of steam-flow valve
A zone valve is a specific type of valve used to control the flow of water or steam in a hydronic heating or cooling system. In the interest of improving
Zone_valve
Underground pipe for transporting sewage
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Sanitary_sewer
Pressure surge when a fluid is forced to stop or change direction suddenly
expansion tanks, surge tanks, blowoff valves, and other features. The effects can be avoided by ensuring that no valves will close too quickly with significant
Hydraulic_shock
Tool to clear blockages in drains and pipes
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Plunger
Vertical space between water outlet and flood level
air gap Hydrostatic loop Pressure vacuum breaker Double check valve Chemigation valve Reduced pressure zone device Atmospheric vacuum breaker Upstream
Air_gap_(plumbing)
Device that shreds food waste for disposal via plumbing
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Garbage_disposal_unit
Vessel or conduit for unwanted water or waste liquids to be flumed away
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Drain_(plumbing)
Flexible tube used to convey water
spread it over a large area). Hoses are usually attached to a hose spigot or tap. The alternative term "hosepipe" is a chiefly British, South African, and
Garden_hose
Wrench for assembling and disassembling piping made of threaded pipes
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Pipe_wrench
Infrastructure that conveys sewage or surface runoff using sewers
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Sewerage
Tradesperson specializing in water and sewage systems
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Plumber
Plumbing mechanism
a mid position. The valve is shut off at both its top and bottom positions. A second valve, placed within the main cylinder valve, releases the water
Flushometer
Connecting pieces in pipe systems
more complex systems than could be achieved with only individual pipes. Valves are specialized fittings that permit regulating the flow of fluid within
Piping_and_plumbing_fitting
Water safe for consumption
preparation. It is often supplied through taps, in which case it is also called tap water. The amount of drinking water required to maintain good health varies
Drinking_water
Water that has been used and contaminated
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Wastewater
Topics referred to by the same term
used on a pipe organ Coupler, a device used on a harpsichord Coupler, a tap valve, for controlling the release of beer out of a keg Coupler, the floating
Coupler
Place in which a person bathes under a spray of water
with a caulking gun Shower repair showing drain piping with trap Diverter valve about to be installed behind a shower A shower may be equipped with a second
Shower
Machine that washes clothes
Machine Shut off Valve in 2023: How to Choose". House Owners Guide. Retrieved 2023-03-24. "Washing Machine Shut Off Valve (Smart Valves)". keymicrosystems
Washing_machine
Non-destructive test of pressure vessels
test pressure. Pressure tightness can be tested by shutting off the supply valve and observing whether there is a pressure loss. The location of a leak can
Hydrostatic_test
Plumbing company
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Roto-Rooter
Method of fluid escaping containment
and its seat in a valve could cause a leak between ports (valve inlets or outlets). Wearing out of packing around a turning valve stem or rotating centrifugal
Leak
Large container for holding water in which a person may bathe
drain, and reversible drain. Modern bathtubs may have hot and cold water valves mounted on them. Bathtubs are now usually built-in but have been freestanding
Bathtub
Detection of leaks in pipelines
sensors to track data such as pressure, flow rates, temperature, and whether valves are open or closed. The sensors relay the information to a control room
Leak_detection
Valve leakage refers to flow through a valve which is set in the 'off' state. The importance of valve leakage depends on what the valve is controlling
Valve_leakage
Gases produced and collected in sewer systems
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Sewer_gas
Valve used for taking samples
valve's "dead space". For example, a ball valve commonly found in tap valves consists of a ball that control the flow of the liquid. Once the valve is
Sampling_valve
Tubular section or hollow cylinder
also constructed with the use of tube fittings.[citation needed] Plumbing Tap water Irrigation Pipelines transporting gas or liquid over long distances
Pipe_(fluid_conveyance)
used to tap a pipe for a low-flow need Schrader valve: holds the air inside automobile tires Security valve, a type of automatic shut-off valve (ASV):
List_of_valves
Speed square Spike maul Spokeshave Square Staple gun Steel wool Surform Tap and die Tape measure Taping knife Tire iron Tongs Tool bit Torque wrench
List_of_tools_and_equipment
Subfields of building design and construction
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Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
Mechanical,_electrical,_and_plumbing
Water heaters that instantly heat water as it flows through the device
user turns off the valve and then a short time later turns the valve back on again. Hot water starts flowing once again at the valve from the hot water
Tankless_water_heating
Device that increases humidity
attached to the furnace. The water level in the pan is controlled by a float valve, similar to a small toilet tank float. The wick is typically a foam pad
Humidifier
Type of wastewater generated in households without toilet wastewater
often characterized as Laundry to Landscape (L2L). The system relies on valves, draining to a mulch basin, or the area of irrigation for certain landscape
Greywater
Type of sanitary fixture for urination
at ankle height. The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that flush valves be mounted no higher than 44 inches (110 cm) AFF (above the finished floor)
Urinal
Device involving the flow of liquids through tubes
contaminating the water system. Anti-siphon valves function as a one-direction check valve. Anti-siphon valves are also used medically. Hydrocephalus, or
Siphon
Backflow prevention device
A reduced pressure zone device (RPZD, RPZ, or RPZ valve) is a type of backflow prevention device used to protect water supplies from contamination. RPZDs
Reduced_pressure_zone_device
Chemical mixture for unblocking plumbing drains
hydro-mechanical drain cleaners are their eco-friendliness (most use only tap water), their ability to dislodge and remove clogs like sand or cat litter
Drain_cleaner
Appliance that provides hot water
cool tap water flows into the tank, displacing the near-boiling water, which then flows out of the spout. When the handle is released, the valve closes
Instant_hot_water_dispenser
Common material used as sealant or filler
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Putty
Sometimes called a check valve or a backflow preventer, a chemigation valve is an apparatus designed to protect water supplies from agricultural chemicals
Chemigation_valve
Fountain designed to provide drinking water
water. It consists of a basin with either continuously running water or a tap. The drinker bends down to the stream of water and swallows water directly
Drinking_fountain
Plumbing tool
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Basin_wrench
Device that cools air through the evaporation of water
patent, includes a water reservoir (usually with level controlled by a float valve), a pump to circulate water over the excelsior pads and a centrifugal fan
Evaporative_cooler
System of engineered hydrologic and hydraulic components providing water
Plumbing River Tap water Water Water pipes Water meter Water well Automatic meter reading Backflow prevention device Fire hydrant Strainers Valve Water tower
Water_supply_network
Thermodynamic process that uses energy sources to heat water
tempering valve or thermostatic mixing valve on the outlet of the water heater. The result of automatically mixing hot and cold water via a tempering valve is
Water_heating
Angled pipe fitting
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Street_elbow
Backflow prevention device
not desired to go. They are commonly placed on a bibcock valve or toilet or urinal flush valve, in which application they can prevent hose or drainage
Vacuum_breaker
Fitting used in plumbing and piping
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Nipple_(plumbing)
Machine that cools or heats up and dispenses water
used in residential homes). Additionally, the hot tap is usually equipped with a push-in safety valve to prevent burns from an accidental or inadvertent
Water_dispenser
Type of pump
National Sanitation Foundation (or NSF) rated for pressure; A one-way valve (check valve) that allows water to flow away from the basin, but prevents water
Sump_pump
Device that removes impurities in water
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Water_filter
Hardware item used to support vertical runs of piping
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Riser_clamp
Showers that use a basin and a pump to re-use the showering water
aimed to collect, filter, pasteurize and then dilute the water with fresh tap water to cool it again to the set temperature. Citing cultural problems and
Water_recycling_shower
Removing positive ions from hard water
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Water_softening
Topics referred to by the same term
Running water usually refers to: Tap water, water supplied through a tap, a water dispenser valve. Runoff (hydrology), the flow of water across the earth
Running_Water
Wastewater that is produced by a community of people
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Sewage
Thermodynamic device that uses energy to raise the temperature of water
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Storage_water_heater
Plumbing fixture
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Floor_drain
Machine that washes dishes automatically
more hot water enters the tub by means of an electromechanical solenoid valve, and the rinse cycle(s) begin. After the rinse process finishes, the water
Dishwasher
Toilet by the Japanese company Toto
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Washlet
Plumbing device
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Grease_trap
Wrench used to rotate pipes
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Plumber_wrench
American standardization organization
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National Sanitation Foundation
National_Sanitation_Foundation
Object used to close a drainage outlet
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Plug_(sanitation)
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