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2. Tap (valve) - Wikipedia

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   Spigot is used by professionals in the trade (such as plumbers), and typically refers to an outdoor fixture. [1] Silcock (and sillcock), same as "spigot", referring to a "cock" (as in stopcock and petcock) that penetrates a foundation sill. Bib (bibcock, and hose bib or hosebibb), usually a freeze-resistant version of a "spigot".

3. Disease-carrying mosquito found for the first time in Oregon

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   They advised people to dump or drain any standing water, remove objects that could hold water, repair leaky outdoor faucets, keep gutters clear and wear mosquito repellant.

4. Low-flow fixtures - Wikipedia

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   Leaking fixtures can contribute to significant water waste. According to the EPAs WaterSense, a leaky faucet that drips at a rate of one drip per second can waste more than 3,000 gallons of water per year. [19] Old and worn out rubber valve seals in a toilet tank can lead to significant leaks causing the toilet to refill constantly. Some leaky ...

5. Piping and plumbing fitting - Wikipedia

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   In use, the spigot of one segment was placed into the socket of the preceding one, and a ring of oakum was forced down into the joint with a caulking iron. Then the remainder of the space in the hub was filled up. Ideally, this would be done by pouring molten lead, allowing it to set, and hammering it tightly with a caulking tool.

6. New Jersey American issues conservation notice as drought ...

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   Turn off and drain sprinkler systems, outdoor spigots, and hoses. ... Find and fix any leaks; insulate exposed water pipes, and consider water-efficient appliances.

7. Plumbing - Wikipedia

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   New tools have been developed to help plumbers fix problems more efficiently. For example, plumbers use video cameras for inspections of hidden leaks or other problems; they also use hydro jets, and high pressure hydraulic pumps connected to steel cables for trench-less sewer line replacement.