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PCT Basics of Plumbing Vocab Cross Word

Horizontales
A branch is any secondary part of the drain system; also, referred to as the lateral line.
The float ball is the plastic ball attached to the ballcock. The rise and fall of water in the tank is determined by the float balls placement.
The flapper valve connects the water tank and toilet bowl. When the flapper valve opens, water flows from the tank into the bowl.
Synonym for a toilet, also referred to as a water closet
The fall, also known as flow or pitch, refers to the slope needed to create proper drainage in pipes.
The cleanout plug is in a trap or drain pipe. The cleanout plug offers access to the drain line for clearing any blockage in the pipes.
A gravity operated toilet relies on downward pressure of water in a toilet tank to flush. Gravity operated toilets often have ballcocks in their tanks.
A backwater valve prevents disposed sewage from reentering the home.
An anode rod is located inside the water heater. The anode rod protects the water tank from corrosion due to magnesium or aluminum.
A closet auger is a flexible rod that is used to access a toilets trap to remove any clogs.
The check valve is a type of backflow preventer. The check valve is installed on a pipe to allow water flow in one direction.
The gate valve controls the flow of liquids in pipes.
The escutcheon is a protective cover under the faucet handle that masks the fixtures hole.
The diaphragm is a flexible membrane that helps regulate water flow and build up within a valve.
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A ball check valve is a type of backflow preventer. The ball check valve is placed on a water line to direct water flow in one direction.
The ballcock controls the flow of water in a gravity-operated toilet tank. When the toilet is flushed, the circular float will drop and open the ballcock. This results in water being distributed in the tank. As the water rises, the float rises to the level that shuts off the ballcock.
The drip leg, also known as the sediment trap, is a pipe installed at the lower segment on a gas line. The capped off section collects condensation and debris.
The gas cock on a main gas line allows for the gas to be shut off.
The horizontal branch runs from plumbing fixtures to a waste stack.
The closet flange is a ring that anchors the closet bend to the floor. The closet flange also includes closed bolts that secure the toilet in place.
An angle stop is a shutoff valve between the water supply and plumbing fixture. It is used to shut off water flow while you repair the connected item.
An access panel is an opening in a wall or ceiling near a fixture. The access panel offers access to work on plumbing or electrical systems.
The closet bend connects the closet flange to the toilet drain.
A branch vent connects vents with a vent stack.