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Plumbing for Gas is more commonly referred to as ''''Gas Fitting'''' or ''''Gas Installation''''.
 
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
 
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)]
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[http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si1998/19982451.htm Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998]
 
== Pipework ==
 
== Pipework ==
 
=== Lead ===
 
=== Lead ===

Revision as of 15:29, 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 made from cold water by Domestic Hot Water Systems

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

Pipework

Lead

Copper

Plastic

Iron/Steel