Editing Plumbing (section)

== Components ==

{{See also|Piping and plumbing fittings|Valves|Plumbing fixtures}}
In addition to lengths of pipe or tubing, pipe fittings such as valves, elbows, tees, and unions. are used in plumbing systems.<ref>{{cite web|title=Miscellaneous Valves|url=http://www.ridgewaymechanical.com/atlanta_plumbing_miscellaneous_valves.htm|access-date=December 27, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090426212049/http://ridgewaymechanical.com/atlanta_plumbing_miscellaneous_valves.htm|archive-date=April 26, 2009}}</ref> Pipe and fittings are held in place with [[pipe hanger]]s and [[strapping]].

[[Plumbing fixture]]s are exchangeable devices that use water and can be connected to a building's plumbing system. They are considered to be "fixtures", in that they are semi-permanent parts of buildings, not usually owned or maintained separately.  Plumbing fixtures are seen by and designed for the [[End user|end-users]]. Some examples of fixtures include water closets<ref>{{cite news|title=Basic Plumbing Principles|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=950&dat=19261110&id=Y_NPAAAAIBAJ&pg=1477,3295499|access-date=December 27, 2013|newspaper=The Evening Independent|date=November 10, 1926}}</ref> (also known as [[toilet]]s), [[Urinal (restroom)|urinals]], [[bidet]]s, [[shower]]s, [[bathtub]]s, utility and kitchen [[sink]]s, [[drinking fountain]]s, [[ice maker]]s, humidifiers, [[air washer]]s, [[fountain]]s, and eye wash stations.

=== Sealants ===
Threaded pipe joints are sealed with [[thread seal tape]] or [[pipe dope]]. Many plumbing fixtures are sealed to their mounting surfaces with [[plumber's putty]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Key To Pop-up Drain Is Fresh Plumber's Putty|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1696&dat=20030112&id=lg0bAAAAIBAJ&pg=6826,1218984|access-date=December 27, 2013|newspaper=Daily News|date=January 12, 2003}}</ref>