How Bathroom Plumbing Works

Ever wondered how the water gets in and out of your bathroom?

Then find out here.

Links to detailed explanations and definitions of plumbing terms and systems.

You too can learn to understand the plumbing in your bathroom!

Some Plumbing and Drainage Definitions

Plumbing and Drainage - these are the systems of moving water into the house, then taking it away along with other fluids and fluid wastes after it has been used.

Plumbing - this system covers a wide range of areas. A plumber provides sanitary plumbing which includes hot and cold water reticulation, flush systems, gas supply, fire prevention systems, roof flashings, down pipes, and the internal installation of sanitary fixtures like WCs, basins, faucets etc.

 

Drainage - This is a separate system which is defined as the outdoor water and fluid removal. This includes the underground systems such as sewer pipelines, storm water systems and the subsoil drainage systems. For more definitions

Water In how water gets into our house.

Water Out how it is removed.

Fixtures definitions and terms related to plumbing fixtures.

Water Pressure how water pressure works.

Types of Pipe Work - Sanitary Plumbing the materials used for sanitary plumbing.

Types of Pipe Work - Sanitary Drainage the materials used for sanitary drainage.