Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Common Plumbing Terms

AGA - American Gas Association
CC - Copper x Copper
NPT - National Pipe Thread (Standard)
Dia.- Diameter
FGH - Female Garden Hose
FHT - Female Hose Thread
FIP - Female Iron Pipe
FPT - Female Pipe Thread
IPS - Iron Pipe Size
MGH - Male Garden Hose
MHT - Male Hose Thread
MIP - Male Iron Pipe
MPT - Male Pipe Thread
GPM - Gallons Per Minute
OD - Outside Diameter
ID - Inside Diameter
SWT - Sweat
THD - Thread
CP - Chrome Plated
PB - Polished Brass
SF - Satin Finish
SS - Stainless Steel