plumbing fixture

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Noun 1. [画像:plumbing fixture - a fixture for the distribution and use of water in a building]plumbing fixture - a fixture for the distribution and use of water in a building

fixture - an object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household)

fount, fountain - a plumbing fixture that provides a flow of water

plumbing, plumbing system - utility consisting of the pipes and fixtures for the distribution of water or gas in a building and for the disposal of sewage

shower - a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you; "they installed a shower in the bathroom"

sink - plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe

commode, crapper, potty, pot, throne, toilet, stool, can - a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination

urinal - a plumbing fixture (usually attached to the wall) used by men to urinate

hydrant, water faucet, water tap, tap - a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask

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Before 1992, plumbing fixtures consumed at least three times the amount consumed by current fixtures (see Comparison of Plumbing Fixture Water-Flow Rates on the opposite page).

Improving water efficiency in your building

Kohler is one of six major plumbing fixture companies currently doing business in our general area.

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of Grand Rapids, MI, were among 16 companies awarded MASTAR Awards by Masco Corp., a Leader in kitchen and bath cabinets and plumbing fixture products based in Taylor, MI.

Akzo Nobel Coatings Inc. of Louisville, KY; Industrial Timber & Lumber of Beechwood, OH, Rohm & Haas Powder Coatings of Philadelphia, PA; and Stiles Machinery Inc. of Grand Rapids, MI, were among 16 companies awarded MASTAR Awards by Masco Corp

Most often installed in PEX plumbing systems, the Manabloc services each plumbing fixture in the installation with a dedicated, independently controlled water line.

Polysulfone Replaces Brass in Plumbing Manifold

The plumbing fixture company agreed to settle a Labor Department lawsuit accusing Kohler of gender discrimination for a policy that required workers to be at least 5 feet 4 inches tall.

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One attempt at legislation is a July 1989 amendment to the New York State Plumbing Fixture Law of 1980 which requires that all buildings constructed or renovated after 1992 be provided with water-efficient fixtures.

Office building water conservation

Melia III, vice chairman of the Board of Selectmen, passed around a photo of a plumbing fixture that had turned red in recent weeks.

Water stains cause concerns; Company asked to meet with board

Through 2010, the South and West regions are expected to lead gains in plumbing fixture and fitting demand in the US.

US plumbing fixture & fitting demand to reach 10ドル.9 billion in 2010

Each type of plumbing fixture can do its part in saving water and/or energy--and money.

Going green pays off: green fixtures conserve resources while providing financial incentives

Plumbing fixture shipments are expected to approach 4ドル.5 billion in 2004 on annual increases of 3.5 percent.

US SHIPMENTS OF PLUMBING FIXTURES & FITTINGS TO REACH OVER 9ドル BILLION IN 2004

Plumbing fixture shipments are projected to rise over 4 percent per annum through 2002 to 4ドル billion.

Demand for plumbing fixtures and fittings in the US is forecast to increase 4.7 percent per year through 2002 to 9ドル.3 billion