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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. |
| P-trap P-shaped fitting which provides, when properly vented, a liquid seal to prevent the emission of sewer gases.
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| Packing On some compression fittings, the relatively soft material used to provide a water seal when squeezed or compressed.
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| Packing nut The nut which secures the packing material in place on some compression fittings.
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| Passageway Channel connecting bowl to waste outlet where siphoning action occurs. Also referred to as the trapway. The passageway on all KOHLER toilets is completely glazed to aid in providing a thorough flush.
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| Peacekeeper KOHLER-patented, battery-powered seat-actuated flushing system which initiates flush when the toilet lid is closed. Women of the household will rejoice when the men in their lives must close the lid on their Peacekeeper to flush the toilet.
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| Pedestal Lavatory style in which a basin is supported primarily by a freestanding pedestal leg. KOHLER pedestal lavatories are offered in a range of sizes to make the most of a small powder room or to install side by side in a spacious master bath.
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| Personal hydro-massage systems Type of BodySpa featuring a 10-jet or 8-jet tower and luxury amenities such as a waterfall and a slide-out seat. The user can select the pairs of jets that are on or off for a truly personalized massage. Personal Hydro-massage systems are a perfect addition to homes that already have a bath or whirlpool installation.
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| Piezo switch The electronic switch the bather uses to control the whirlpool and optional heater. This switch, based upon the piezo-electric effect, generates a voltage when pressure is applied to it.
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| Pillow A molded cushion head rest. Pillows for neck jet models include a built-in magnet that needs to be detected by the reed switch in order for the neck jets to run.
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| Pipe joint compound A compound designed to provide a water seal in threaded connections. Also called pipe dope. Plumbers putty should not be used as a thread sealant.
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| Pipe wrench An expansion wrench with gripping teeth suitable for tightening or loosening non-exposed piping and fittings only.
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| Piping hot water dispenser Kitchen sink accessory that delivers as many as 60 cups of 190* F water per hour, putting items like instant coffee, tea, oatmeal and soups seconds away.
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| Pivot Installation where glass enclosure panel pivots on a hinge to provide access to the showering space. Focal shower enclosures from Kohler offer an adjustable bottom pivot block to ensure a watertight seal even when walls are not parallel.
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| Plumb To prepare the pumbing lines for a faucet or fixture. Also a reference to true vertical.
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| Plumb bob A metal weight attached to a string. Used to determine plumb.
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| Plumbers putty A non-hardening compound used to provide a seepage seal in non-pressurized applications, such as sealing a faucet to a lavatory deck.
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| Plunger A rubber suction cup on a handle used to free plumbing traps and waste outlets of obstructions. Also known as a force cup or plumber's helper.
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| Pop-up drain Type of drain assembly for lavatory and bath. When a lavatory lift rod or bath overflow plate lever is lifted, the pop-up drain closes so the lavatory or tub retains water.
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| Poppet Valve that rises perpendicularly to or from its seat.
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| Potentiometer An adjustable resistor used to vary the sensing distance of the touchless faucet.
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| Power Lite KOHLER flushing system which utilizes an electric pump and motor to provide a powerful yet quiet flushing action.
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| Premier KOHLER products in this category are made from the finest materials. Extravagant designs and maximum features provide value worthy of a higher price.
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| Pressure Clean Another name for the Pressure Lite system which uses incoming water supply line pressure to compress air in a reservoir within the tank of one-or two-piece toilets. When the toilet is flushed, the compressed air within the reservoir propels water to the siphon jet bowl for effective flushing action.
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| Pressure Lite Operating system uses incoming water supply line pressure to compress air in a reservoir within the tank of one-or two-piece toilets. When the toilet is flushed, the compressed air within the reservoir propels water to the siphon jet bowl for effective flushing action.
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| Pressure-balancing valve Adjusts to changing hot and cold water pressure to maintain a constant water temperature. By maintaining water temperature to +/- 3 degrees, Kohler's exclusive Rite-Temp pressure balance valve provides an added measure of safety by eliminating surges of hot and cold water during showering. Rite-temp is also more dependable—its diaphragm design virtually eliminates freeze-ups that are associated with spool/piston designs.
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| Pull-out spray Single-control kitchen faucet which offers a retractable hose and sprayhead to be used for food preparation and cleaning. No need to twist the wrist to use Kohler's Avatar kitchen faucet—the sprayhead fits into the palm of the hand and pulls out with natural hand motion.
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| Pump A serviceable component containing the heater, and responsible for pushing the water through the BodySpa or whirlpool harness system. The pump also includes a circuit board mounted in the control box beneath the motor. The circuit board interprets and processes electronic signals from switches, the auxiliary control, and the variable flow valve.
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| PVC A type of plastic (polyvinyl chloride) suitable for drain and cold water applications.
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| PVD (Physical vapor deposition) Kohler's 'Vibrant' polished brass finish uses PVD technology. Vibrant's PVD finish offers added beauty and superior resistance to scratches, corrosion and tarnishing. The best polished brass finish in the industry.
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