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Glossary

Adjustable Exposed Shower Pipe: An attachment to the exposed shower mixer which Overhead Shower: Shower outlets which direct water onto the user from above the head
allows the showerhead to be adjusted to different heights. Pillar Tap: A tap which does not allow for temperature regulation by the user. Pillar taps are
Aerator: A device located in the faucet spout that mixes air with water. It is made by using supplied with water through a vertical inlet.
a restrictor that limits the flow of water while increasing water pressure. Pop-up Waste: An alternative to traditional plugs, a pop-up waste comprises of a stopper
Angle Stop: The shut-off valve between the water pipes and the faucet. The inlet connects connected by levers to a control knob on the tap. When the knob is pushed down the
to the water supply pipe in the wall and it angles up 90 degrees to the faucet. stopper is lifted to allow water to drain away. When the knob is pulled up the stopper seals
Anti-Scald: A valve which monitors the temperature of water coming out to minimise the the plug hole.
risk of scalding. PVC: Acronym for Polyvinyl-Chloride. Usually refers to a rigid white plastic pipe made of
Basin Mixer: A basin tap that will mix hot and cold water and deliver it through a single this material, used for bathroom drain, waste and vent pipes.
spout. Quarter Turn Taps: Taps which can be turned fully on or off by turning the handle through
Bath Filler: Like a basin mixer, a bath filler will mix hot and cold water and deliver it through just 90 degrees. Ceramic discs inside the tap allow extreme controllability of water flow
a single spout. rate, provide a smooth, quiet action and great resistance to wear.
Bath Shower Mixer: A bath tap fixture which incorporates a shower attachment. Reducer: A fitting that allows pipes of different sizes to be joined together.
Bath Tub Spout: An output device through which water flows to fill a tub. A valve controls Relief Valve: A valve that opens to relieve excess temperature and/or pressure in the
the flow. system.
Bib Tap: A tap with a nozzle that is bent downward and supplied with water through a Scale: A thin coating or layer, usually of calcium, on the bottom of a tank or interior parts
horizontal inlet. that may prevent heat transfer.
Bidet: A low height washbasin, specially designed for washing certain parts of the body Sediment: The substance that settles at the bottom of a water tank.
for personal hygiene. Shower Arm: A component which supports a shower head and connects it to the water
Body Shower: A mini-shower head that delivers water from a vertical position in the supply.
shower. It often targets specific areas of the body and offers a precise therapeutic and Shower Hose: A flexible pipe that connects the shower head and the shower control.
invigorating massage. Shower Mixer: A shower that mixes hot and cold water and supplies it together to achieve
Cartridge: A part of the valve that controls the On/Off function and allows water to flow. the required temperature.
Central Hole Basin Mixer: A one-piece fitting with two handles. Hot and cold water are Shower Outlet: A fixture which allows water to be emitted in the form of jets or water
mixed and delivered through a single spout. droplets.
Ceramic Disc: Two pieces of ceramic within the valve that open and close to allow control Single Lever: Taps which incorporate the opening, closing and mixing of hot and cold
over flow volume. water with one lever. Move the lever up to open the tap and down to close. To alter the water
Chromotherapy: A system of directing light sequences on or around the body to promote temperature, the lever is moved from left to right or vice versa.
relaxation. Slide Rail: A vertical rail to allow height adjustment of a shower head.
Cistern: The ceramic or plastic vessel that stores the water necessary for flushing a toilet. Soft Water: Water that has been treated so that it has low mineral content.
Click-Clack Waste: A fitted alternative to a plug that you touch and click to drain the water Stop Cock: A simple, hand operated tap that turns the water flow off and on.
In-wall Cistern: A cistern that is hidden from view behind a false wall. Tap: Tap is synonymous with faucet. Tap also refers to the divergence of water from one
fitting to another.
In-wall Shower Mixer: A shower control hidden within a finished wall, with only the operating
lever and wall flange visible. Tall Boy: A single lever basin mixer with a higher spout. Used for countertop basins where
the faucet is not installed directly on the ceramics, but on the vanity (or a separate shelf).
Couple Closet: A style of toilet where the cistern attaches directly to the pan. The shaft must be longer for the water to flow into the basin at a comfortable distance, and
Deck/Table Mounted Tap: A tap that sits on the rim of a washbasin or bath (as opposed it is significantly higher than the rim of the basin.
to being wall mounted). Thermostatic: Mixer taps that automatically maintain a constant temperature irrespective of
Diverter Valve: A valve designed to direct, or redirect, mixed water to a specific location. the variations in the water pressure and the temperature of the hot and cold water supply.
Diverter: A shower control that will ‘divert’ the water flow to an additional hand shower or to They have a cartridge or thermostatic element, a control for selecting the temperature and
an over head shower from a bath and shower mixer/diverter. feature a safety stop that prevents scalding.
3-lnlet Diverter: Used where a customer has 3 pipelines installed in the bathroom: Thermostatic Bath & Shower Mixer: Gives precise and regulated control of the water
Hot (Geyser), Cold (Overhead Tank) and Fresh (direct from Municipal Corporation/ temperature as well as flow. Sudden temperature changes are prevented, making the bath
Submersible). and shower experience consistent and enjoyable at all times.
Dual-Flush: A cistern that offers two flushing strengths - a full-volume flush or a half-volume Three Hole Mixer Tap: A faucet fixture with separate hot and cold water handles to blend
flush to save water. water through a third central spout.
Electronic Flush: A hands-free, hygienic and water saving flush that’s perfect for both public Three-Handle: Three-handle faucets also use separate handles for hot and cold water, but
and private installations. It uses a beam of infrared light to switch on and switch off the have an additional handle to divert the water from bath spout to shower head.
water flow. Trap: A curved section of drain that traps a small portion of water to prevent sewer gases
Face/Spray Plate: A plate with holes or slots through which water passes to form a spray from escaping into the bathroom. “P” traps and “S” traps are the types of traps most co
with separate, definable jets or water droplets. mmonly found in bathrooms.
Fixed Head Shower: A shower head that is fixed to the wall with in-wall pipe work. Two-Handle: Two-handle faucets feature separate handles to control hot and cold water
temperature.
Fixture: Anything that accepts or discharges water or wastewater: faucets, sinks, toilets,
tubs. Urinal: A plumbing fixture only for receiving liquid body waste (urine) which is then
conveyed through a trap seal into a gravity drainage system.
Flange: Non-threaded piece that goes over the pipe coming out of the wall and covers the
hole in the wall. Vacuum Breaker: A device that prevents the backward flow of contaminated water into
clean water supply.
Flow Rate: Measurement of water flow through a plumbing system in gallons per minutes
(GPM) or gallons per hour (GPH). Valve: A device that regulates the flow, water temperature and/or volume of water.
Flush Valve: The valve located at the bottom of a gravity operated toilet flush tank that Wall Bracket/Handset Holder: A device for holding a shower handset at a fixed height
opens when the trip lever is actuated and closes when the tank has drained to the desired position such that the hands of the user are free. It also allows angular movement which
level. It usually contains an overflow tube as well. enables the water spray trajectory to be adjusted.
Gasket: A flat piece of fibre or rubber used to provide a watertight seal between metal Wall Hung: The toilet cistern is in-wall, behind a wall or inside bathroom furniture and the
joints. pan protrudes from the wall, above the floor. Basins and bidets can also be wall hung. The
height can be fixed to suit the comfort of users.
Gray Water: Wastewater from fixtures other than toilets. Wall Mount Tap: Used with washbasins or baths which have no tap holes. The handle and
Hand Shower: A detachable shower head with an integral handle and a flexible hose that spout protrude from the wall above the basin or bath and the pipework is hidden behind
allows the water spray to be directed onto any part of the body by hand. the wall.
Handle: The trim piece on the faucet that turns the stem on the cartridge. Wall Mixture: Exposed wall mounted mixer that can divert water to either the spout or the
Hi-flow Diverter: It delivers a high-flow rate to quickly fill your bath. Ideal for use on the top shower head.
floor of buildings where there’s less water pressure. Wall Mixture Non-Telephonic: Exposed wall mounted mixer that can deliver water through
Hard Water: Natural water containing impurities in various proportions. Traditional spout only.
hardness is a measure of calcium, minerals or dissolved solids in a solution, measured in Wall Mixture 3-in-1: Exposed wall mounted mixer that can divert water to three different
parts per million. Hard water generally ranges from 100 to 250 ppm. outputs- spout, overhead shower and hand shower.
Mono Block: A toilet in which the tank and bowl are manufactured as a single vitreous china fixture. Water Closet: A plumbing fixture that has a receptacle with water to receive liquid and solid
Typically, Mono Block toilets have a lower profile than Couple Closet toilets. body waste. Upon actuation (flushing), it discharges the waste through a trapway into a
O-Ring: A rubber washer that is round instead of flat. Used in valve stems to create a gravity drainage system.
watertight seal.