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2. Plumbing fixture - Wikipedia

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   The most common plumbing fixtures are: Bathtubs; Bidets; Channel drains; Drinking fountains; Showers; Sinks; Tap (connections for water hoses) . Tapware - an industry term for that sub-category of plumbing fixtures consisting of tap valves, also called water taps (British English) or faucets (American English), and their accessories, such as water spouts and shower heads.

3. Piping and plumbing fitting - Wikipedia

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   A common type of this style fitting is a "hex bushing" with a hex head for installation with a pipe wrench. A double-tapped bushing is more compact than a reducer but not as flexible. While a double-tapped bushing has a more minor female thread concentric to a larger male thread (and thus couples a smaller male end to a larger female), a ...

4. Low-flow fixtures - Wikipedia

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   The increasing trend towards multiple shower head outlets per shower in new construction creates problems for residential water efficiency. [11] Low-flow kitchen faucets can cause the filling of a pot to take a long time. In addition, performance issues with low-flow faucets often pertain to their ability to properly rinse or wet.

5. Top 7 home renovations that can increase your property's ...

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   Install grab bars and nonslip flooring in the shower and around the toilet Consider a walk-in shower with a low threshold or a curbless design Build in lever-style faucets and easy-to-use controls

6. A Major Renovation Doesn’t Always Increase Your Home ... - AOL

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   Installing a steam shower as part of a bathroom renovation has a low ROI, so if your home is meant for a family to live in and your bathroom can afford the space for a bathtub, leave it.

7. Grab bar - Wikipedia

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   Used in a shower or bathtub, grab bars help to maintain balance while standing or maneuvering, assist in transferring into and out of the enclosure, and generally help to mitigate slips and falls. Floor to ceiling grab bars, or security poles, can be used in the bedroom to help one get out of bed or get up from a chair, or to help caregivers by ...

8. Drain-waste-vent system - Wikipedia

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   Double trapping is prohibited by plumbing codes due to its susceptibility to clogging. In the U.S., every plumbing fixture must also be coupled to the system's vent piping. [1] Without a vent, negative pressure can slow the flow of water leaving the system, resulting in clogs, or cause siphonage to empty a trap. The high point of the vent ...

9. The best walk-in tubs, according to mobility experts - AOL

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   Walk-in tub and shower combo: These tubs add a wall-mounted shower to give you the choice of taking a bath or shower. The shower side usually has a glass enclosure to prevent water from spraying out.