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Many terms, such as escutcheon, have a specific meaning in plumbing. Look up your term here for a helpful boost in the right direction.

Eccentric shank
A shank or the fitting with a shank in which the centerline is offset to allow minor compensation for supply lines that would be difficult to precisely position.

 

Eclectic
Style of KOHLER product with universal appeal that suits individual tastes. Styles that adapt to diverse decors to add unique, imaginative designs.

 

Eclectic

 

Elbow
A plumbing fitting used to change the direction of rigid pipe or tubing.

 

Ell
Short for elbow. A plumbing fitting used to change the direction of rigid pipe or tubing.

 

Elongated
Toilet bowl measuring 14" wide by 18 1/2" long (from center of seat hinge holes to front outside rim edge.) KOHLER toilets which feature elongated bowls offer added comfort and a large "target area" for male users.

 

Elongated

 

Elongated front
Toilet bowl having dimensions of 14" wide by 18-1/2" long (from center of seat hinge holes to the front outside rim edge).

 

Enamel
Powder coating, usually a combination of clay, quartz, feldspar, silica and color pigments, applied to an iron casting. When fired at high temperatures the coating melts and fuses to the casting, creating a glass-like surface. The unequaled thickness of KOHLER enamel provides outstanding protection against chipping and scratching while offering deep color.

 

Enamel

 

Enclosure
Glass panels, either framed or frameless, used to enclose bathtubs, shower modules, shower receptors, and custom tiled showering spaces. KOHLER enclosure styles include bypass and pivot doors, and neo-angle or round configurations for corner installations.

 

Enclosure

 

End body
A faucet valve body configuration in which both the inlet and outlet are at the end of the valve body.

 

Entry-level
KOHLER products in this category offer standard quality and features at a value price. Simple yet affordable, Kohler's entry-level product is still a step above the rest.

 

Escutcheon
Any decorative threaded flange below or behind a faucet handle. Also an ornamental plate used at the base of a faucet to cover additional holes on a lavatory or kitchen sink.

 

Escutcheon

 

Extrusion
Refers to the result of forcing molten metal or plastic through a die or mold to form a specific shape. Commonly refers to shower door components such as jambs and headers which were created by extrusion.