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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.

Laundry/all-purpose
Type of sink with extra deep sink compartments for cleaning laundry or small equipment.

 

Laundry/all-purpose

 

Lavatory
Industry term for bathroom or washroom sink. No one offers more lavatory styles in a wider array of patterns, colors and sizes than Kohler.

 

Lavatory

 

Lavatory faucet
Type of faucet designed to deliver water into a lavatory.

 

Lavatory faucet

 

Left-hand
Refers to drain placement in a bathtub or whirlpool. KOHLER offers models with drains at either end, as well as in the center of the tub. When specifying a tub for new construction or a remodeling project, make sure the drain is on the same end of the tub that ties into the water supply.

 

Left-hand

 

Level
True horizontal.

 

Lever
Type of faucet handle that extends outward from the stem for easy control. Certain faucet models offer designer or colored inserts for custom decoration. All KOHLER lever handle faucets are ADA compliant.

 

Lever

 

Lift arm
A metal rod or bar inside a toilet that connects the trip lever or flush handle and raises the flapper to initiate the flush cycle.

 

Lift knob
Knob centered on top of toilet tank which, when lifted, initiates flush. Also the knob above a faucet drain lift rod.

 

Lift knob

 

Lift rod
Faucet component that opens the pop-up drain in a lavatory when the lift rod is depressed. When rod is lifted, the drain closes so the lavatory will retain water.

 

Lift rod

 

Limit stop
Faucet control unit used to adjust maximum water temperature.