Glossary

Glossary

flap door

A small door, hinged horizontally along the bottom, that opens downward.

Glossary

flap trap

In plumbing, a trap having a hinged flap which allows flow in one direction only, preventing backflow.

Glossary

flap valve

In plumbing, a check valve in the form of a hinged disk which permits flow in one direction only.

Glossary

flared joint

A mechanical joint between two pieces of copper or plastic tubing; made by flaring one end of a tube in

Glossary

flare fitting

A mechanical connection used with soft-metal tubing; one end of a tube is flared and provided with a mechanical seal.

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