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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. |
| V-clip A clip shaped like the letter "V" used on a lavatory drain lift linkage assembly to easily adjust connection of the drain to the lift rod.
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| VAC Volts - Alternating Current
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| Vacuum breaker Device which opens when a vacuum occurs to prevent the backward flow of water in a supply line and contamination of the potable water supply.
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| Valve Any mechanism to control the flow of water. As a service part, it usually refers to the assembly of the valve cartridge and the body which houses it.
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| Valve body The housing for a valve cartridge. Contains an inlet and outlet, with the valve cartridge controlling the flow of water.
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| Valve cartridge A single piece unit to control the flow of water which takes the place of separate seats, stems, and seals.
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| Valve dressing Resurfacing a worn valve seat with a special tool. Stops leaks by providing a smooth sealing surface. Applies only to older compression style faucets.
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| Valve seat In a compression faucet, the surface against which the valve presses to provide a seal to stop the flow of water.
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| Valve stem The portion of a valve to which the handle attaches. Rotation of the valve stem turns the valve against a sealing surface to control the flow of water.
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| Vandal resistant Refers to special parts applied to a faucet making it difficult to remove. Uncommon tools are used for installation or disassembly to prevent possible vandalism. Vandal-resistant stoppers are removable only by partially disconnecting the lift linkage in the drain line.
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| Vanity Bathroom cabinet with a wash basin set in the top. The Queen Anne vanity from KOHLER brings the elegance of fine furniture to the bath.
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| Vanity top Countertop lavatory style that is designed to sit above the counter. The Memoirs vanity top lavatory from KOHLER adds a distinctive look to any bath.
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| Variable flow Term used to describe water flow which may be adjusted in intensity. With the touch of a button, the force of the water flow on the KOHLER BodySpa can be adjusted from a gentle stream to an ultra-intense rush.
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| Variable flow valve A serviceable component that controls the water flow rate to the Body Jets (or Flexjets).
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| Vent stack The portion of the drain-waste-vent system of a building's plumbing which provides an opening to the atmosphere. It helps maintain the trap seal against backflow of harmful gasses. Without venting, the water traveling down drains could siphon all the water out of a trap.
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| Vertical spray Bidet faucet feature that provides user with a cleansing spray from a nozzle in the bottom of the bidet basin. In a KOHLER bidet, fresh water enters the bowl through a vertical spray in the center of the bowl.
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| Vessel Lavatory, reminiscent of china washbasins with finished inside and outside walls, that is designed to sit on the countertop. An above-counter Vessel lavatory is particularly striking when combined with Kohler's Falling Water faucet.
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| Vikrell Advanced composite material that is pressure and heat molded from a mixture of polyester, resin and fiberglass. Kohler's economical Vikrell bathtubs offer a high-gloss surface that is easy to clean. Their light weight makes them easy to handle during installation.
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| Vitreous china Mixture of clay, feldspar and quartz which is molded, glazed and "baked" at extremely high temperatures, resulting in a material which is strong, nonporous and impervious to absorption. Term refers to both the basic fixture material and the surface glaze used in the manufacture of such plumbing fixtures as lavatories, toilets and bidets. All of Kohler's vitreous china fixtures offer a durable, non-porous surface with a hard, glossy finish.
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