Plumbing Jargon
Like lots of trades, the plumbing world is no different, having its own terminology, material and method names. An Earls Court Plumber uses different plumbing fittings.Below are some of these: Soil and Vent:The water that discharges from our WCs is by its nature quite foul and needs to be taken via a suitable pipe system to the sewer system. The words soil and vent is from the requirement for air to be allowed in the pipes to stop the traps from siphoning.Solder Fittings:These fittings are used to solder copper pipework, and are integral, so that when the flux is applied and the pipe and fitting are mated, then as soon as the heat is applied the solder runs from the integral ring to seal the connection.Wastes and Traps:Under the waste pipework, these traps are fitted below baths, showers and sinks but also for their correct operation rely on a level of trapped water in them which forms a seal that protects us from foul drain smells coming back up into the room space.End Feed Fittings:These are solder type of joints that are not fitted with an integral solder ring, and are put together using the flux around the joint and solder applied under direct heat to form the seal. Earls Court Plumbers use end feed fittings.Washing Machine Accessories:The connections for the washing machine and also the dishwasher to their water supplies are achieved by using things called machine hoses that are flexible. The control for the outlet from the washer is by utilizing an isolating valve, that makes disconnection really easy.Plumbing Accessories:There is a huge range available, ranging from washers and seals, flux for ease of soldering with lead free solder. Jointing compounds and tape such as PTFE.