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Flow
Defines the pitch & slope of a pipe for proper drainage.

Female Fitting
A fitting into which another fitting is inserted.

Finish Plumbing
Installation of plumbing fixtures to make the system usable.

Fitting
Fittings are used in pipe and plumbing systems to connect straight pipe or tubing sections, to adapt to different sizes or shapes, and for other purposes, such as regulating or measuring fluid flow.

Fixture
A device that supplies water. Example: sinks, bathtub & toilets.

Flapper
The part that’s installed at the bottom of the toilet tank. It allows water to go from the tank to flush water down into the bowl.

Float Ball
The part inside the toilet that rises the water and eventually stops the water from running. Also, known has fill-valve or ballcock.

Floor Drain
A floor drain is a plumbing fixture that is installed in the floor of a structure, mainly designed to remove any standing water near it. They are usually round, but can also be square or rectangular. They usually range from 2 inches to 12 inches, most are 4 inches in diameter.

Floor Flange
A fitting on the floor that holds the toilet secure.

Flushometer
Toilet valve that automatically shuts off after a certain amount of water flow.

Flux
Paste applied to copper pipes and fittings before soldering to help the fusion process and prevent oxidation.

Gasket
A gasket is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression

Hose Bib
An outside faucet that provides water.

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