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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. |
| ga. Abbreviation for gauge, the wall thickness of tubing.
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| gal. Abbreviation for gallon.
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| Garden hose Low capacity general consumer hose typically used to discharge water outside of the home through an outside faucet.
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| Gasket Piece or ring of rubber or metal placed at a joint to make it leakproof. The gasket on Kohler's Focal shower enclosures runs the full length of the door to ensure a watertight seal.
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| Gate valve A valve capable of stopping or reducing the flow within a pipe.
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| Gauge Refers to thickness of stainless steel and is commonly used in reference to quality grades on certain types of lavatories and sinks. Kohler's 18- and 20-gauge stainless steel sinks go through a number of polishing and buffing operations to ensure a beautiful finish.
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| Glass choice Glass treatments to suit virtually any decor. From light and airy crystal clear, to high-tech mirror, to decorative designer patterns, KOHLER shower enclosures offer the choice to create a shower that’s unique.
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| Gooseneck Spout style characterized by a high arching spout. The high-arch design of Kohler's gooseneck spout provides ample room for working with and filling large pots or containers.
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| GPF Abbreviation for "Gallons Per Flush", used in discussing water consumption of toilets.
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| Grab bar Strategically placed hand rails and supports found on whirlpool baths, bathtubs and shower modules which provide an added measure of safety for the bather. Grab bars on select KOHLER bath and whirlpool models make it easier to access and exit the tub or showers.
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| Gravity-fed Flushing system which relies on the natural downward pressure of water in a toilet tank. KOHLER gravity-fed toilets are designed with powerful siphon jets, or front rim jets and a 2" wide glazed trapway to provide an efficient flush.
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| Gravity-operated toilet A toilet which relies on the natural downward pressure (or "head") of water in a toilet tank to flush the toilet effectively.
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| Grid Drain often used in commercial applications. Does not allow user to control opening and closing of drain. Drain is always open.
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| Grip rail Strategically placed hand rails and supports found on whirlpool baths, bathtubs and shower modules which provides an added measure of safety for the bather. Grip rails on select KOHLER bath and whirlpool models make it easier to access and exit the tub.
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| Ground joints A joint which consists of pressing two smooth mating surfaces together without a gasket or supplemental sealant. Also refers to faucets having the componets for a ground goint connection on their supply inlet.
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