Plumbing glossary: N
It’s never too late to put some new words in your vocabulary. Use our plumbing glossary to learn the essentials today.
NOM – nominal – usually refers to the inside diameter of trade sizes of copper pipe
Natural gas – a colourless, odourless fuel (primarily consisting of methane) derived from the Earth – odours are added to aid in leak detection
Neo angle base – a shower base designed to allow a shower to be fitted in to a corner using minimal floor space
Negative pressure – less than atmospheric pressure
Nipple – a short length of pipe installed between couplings or other fittings
Nipple extractor – a tool used to unscrew sections of piping
No-hub connector – a connector for no-hub iron pipes consisting of a rubber sleeve and a stainless steel band secured by hose clamps
Non-ferrous – does not contain iron
Non-potable – unsuitable for drinking
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