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2. Tap (valve) - Wikipedia

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   Faucet is the most common term in the US, similar in use to "tap" in British English, e.g. "water faucet" (although the term "tap" is also used in the US). Spigot is used by professionals in the trade (such as plumbers), and typically refers to an outdoor fixture.

3. 16 Home Repairs You Should Never, Ever Ignore - AOL

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   4. Leaking Faucet. Don't waste water! Check under your sink to make sure nothing's leaking, even if the faucet isn't dripping. Catching a leak will not only save you from paying for water you aren ...

4. Low-flow fixtures - Wikipedia

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   Low-flow fixtures. A low-flow fixture is a water saving plumbing fixture designed to achieve water savings by having a lower flow rate of water or a smaller quantity per flush. Some of these low-flow fixtures are faucets, showerheads, and toilets. In the United States a maximum water usage of conventional plumbing fixtures was federally ...

5. Plumbing fixture - Wikipedia

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   Each fixture usually has a characteristic means of connection. Normal plumbing practice is to install a valve on each water supply line before the fixture, and this is most commonly termed a stop or "service valve". The water supply to some fixtures is cold water only (such as water closets and urinals). Most fixtures also have a hot water supply.

6. Keep ahead of water damage - AOL

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   Disconnect garden hoses and cover outdoor faucets. In cold weather, water trapped in garden hoses can back up, freeze, and split the pipe, causing an in-wall leak once the ice thaws.

7. Air gap (plumbing) - Wikipedia

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   A common use of the term "air gap" in domestic plumbing refers to a specialized fixture that provides backflow prevention for an installed dishwasher. This "air gap" is visible above the sink as a small cylindrical fixture mounted near the faucet. In the base cabinet under the sink, the drain hose from the dishwasher feeds the "top" of the air ...