Glossary of Plumbing Terms - # - Keidel Bath, Kitchen, Plumbing, Cabinetry, Appliances

Welcome to Keidel's Plumbing Glossary. Every industry and trade has its own standards and terminologies. This glossary is our attempt to help the general public understand some of the terms unique to our industry.

Our database contains over 1000 unique terms, compiled from a variety of public and private sources. To use the glossary efficiently you can click on the letter of the desired term that you would like to find. For example: click on "C" to find out about "Closet Augers" or "P" for "Petcock." Definitions listed here are provided without warranty.

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2-handle	Two-handle faucets feature separate handles to control hot and cold water temperature.
3-handle	Three-handle faucets also use separate handles for hot and cold water, but have an additional handle to divert the water from bath spout to showerhead.
2-hole	Two-hole sink faucets consist of a single-hole faucet paired with an accessory such as a sidespray.
3-hole	Three-hole sink faucets consist of two separate handles and a spout, or a single-handle faucet with an escutcheon plate to stylishly cover the vacant faucet holes.
4-hole	Four-hole sink faucets are made up of a three-hole faucet with an added accessory such as a sidespray or soap dispenser.

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