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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.

Neck jet pulse cannister
A serviceable water-controlling device responsible for the neck jet pulsing action.

 

Neckjet
Whirlpool jets located behind a reclining bather's neck. All KOHLER System III whirlpools feature a pillow with integral neckjets that pulse alternatively at the base of the neck.

 

Neckjet

 

Neo-angle
Term used to describe shower receptor or bathtub that fits into a corner. Two corner walls butt up against the fixture. Combine a KOHLER neo-angle shower receptor with frameless glass enclosure panels to visually make the most of a small space.

 

Neo-angle

 

Nickel-plate
Base coating applied to faucets before final finish is applied. All KOHLER chrome and color finishes are enhanced by a nickel undercoating to protect against corrosion.

 

Nipple
A short length of pipe or tubing.

 

Nominal
Of, being or relating to a designated size that may vary from the actual.

 

NPS
National Pipe Thread Straight, a standard method of sizing straight threaded pipe.

 

NPT
National Pipe Thread, a standard method of sizing tapered threaded pipe.

 

NSF
National Sanitation Foundation, a testing laboratory.