Difference between revisions of "Plumbing"
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− | + | The art or science of conveying stuff around using pipes. Sometimes metaphorically cf.Internet Plumbing. | |
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− | + | The name derives from the Latin ''''Plumbum'''' meaning Lead ''[citation needed]''. Nowadays lead is almost completely absent from pipework, although part of the traditional plumbing craft training is sheet leadwork. | |
− | + | == Water == | |
− | + | In general ''''Plumbing'''' refers to hot and cold water systems. | |
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− | + | === Hot Water === | |
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is best for bathing | is best for bathing | ||
=== cold water === | === cold water === | ||
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== Gas == | == Gas == | ||
− | + | Plumbing for Gas is more commonly referred to as ''''Gas Fitting'''' or ''''Gas Installation''''. | |
− | == | + | It is regulated by law: specifically the Statutory Instrument known as the |
− | === | + | [http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si1998/19982451.htm Gas Safety Installation and Use Regulations (1998)] |
− | === | + | == Pipework == |
− | === | + | === Lead === |
+ | === Copper === | ||
+ | === Plastic === | ||
+ | === Iron/Steel === |
Revision as of 05:00, 16 December 2006
The art or science of conveying stuff around using pipes. Sometimes metaphorically cf.Internet Plumbing.
The name derives from the Latin 'Plumbum' meaning Lead [citation needed]. Nowadays lead is almost completely absent from pipework, although part of the traditional plumbing craft training is sheet leadwork.
Water
In general 'Plumbing' refers to hot and cold water systems.
Hot Water
is best for bathing
cold water
is best for drinking
Gas
Plumbing for Gas is more commonly referred to as 'Gas Fitting' or 'Gas Installation'. It is regulated by law: specifically the Statutory Instrument known as the Gas Safety Installation and Use Regulations (1998)