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Ag Mech Unit 9
Unit 9 plumbing terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| a part used to connect pieces of pipe or to connect other objects to pipe | Fitting |
| the process of enlarging the opening of tubing in a bell shape | Flaring |
| rigid tube-like material often used in plumbing | Pipe |
| a type of plastic pipe and fittings made of polyvinyl chloride; PVC is convenient, economical, and easy to use compared to other pipe materials | PVC |
| the process of removing the bur from the inside end of steel pipe after it has been cut | Reaming |
| flexible pipe often made of copper or plastics | Tubing |
| a device that controls the flow of water, gas, or other substance | Valve |