Master Plumbing Review Flashcards

These flashcards cover essential terms and definitions related to plumbing concepts and history.

Plumbarius

Workers in ancient Rome who shaped lead, derived from the Latin word PLUMBUM.

Plumbum

Latin word meaning 'lead'.

Goth Invasion

Event that led to the disintegration and collapse of the Roman Empire, hindering plumbing progress.

Dark Ages

Period (400 to 1400 A.D) marked by rampant disease and unsanitary conditions that significantly reduced population.

Renaissance Period

Time when gradual improvements in plumbing began to emerge.

Public Sewage Disposal System

A municipal system for treating and disposing of sewage.

Sewage

Wastewater containing organic matter and potentially chemicals.

Sewer

A pipe or conduit for carrying sewage and wastewater.

Intercepting Sewer

A large sewer that collects sewage from smaller tributary sewers.

Septic Tank

A watertight receptacle designed to digest organic matter and retain solids.

Aerobic bacteria

Bacteria that thrive in the presence of free oxygen.

Grey water

Wastewater from sinks, showers, and laundry.

Sanitary drain

A drain that carries only sanitary and domestic waste.

Cesspool

A non-watertight excavation that temporarily retains organic matter while allowing liquids to seep away.

Grease trap

A device that retains grease from kitchen waste.

Pipe chase

A vertical shaft for installing different pipe stacks.