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Septic Tank

Septic Tank

sep-tik tank Septic, Tank A large tank used to contain and treat sewage Example usage: The septic tank needs to be pumped out every few years. Most used in: Rural...

Septic Tank

sep-tik tank Septic, Tank A large tank used to contain and treat sewage Example usage: The septic tank needs to be pumped out every few years. Most used in: Rural...

Sewer Snake

Sewer Snake

SOO-er SNAY-k Sewer, Snake, Noun A long, flexible cable used to dislodge blockages from pipes. Example usage: The plumber used a sewer snake to clear the clog in the drain....

Sewer Snake

SOO-er SNAY-k Sewer, Snake, Noun A long, flexible cable used to dislodge blockages from pipes. Example usage: The plumber used a sewer snake to clear the clog in the drain....

Drain Cleaner

Drain Cleaner

Drayn kleen-er Noun A device used to unblock clogged drains Example usage: 'We need to get a drain cleaner in here to unblock the sink.' Most used in: Northern European...

Drain Cleaner

Drayn kleen-er Noun A device used to unblock clogged drains Example usage: 'We need to get a drain cleaner in here to unblock the sink.' Most used in: Northern European...

Auger

Auger

aw-ger Noun A tool used for boring holes in soil and other materials. Example usage: The plumber used an auger to clear the clogged drain. Most used in: Construction and...

Auger

aw-ger Noun A tool used for boring holes in soil and other materials. Example usage: The plumber used an auger to clear the clogged drain. Most used in: Construction and...

Drain Snake

Drain Snake

Drayn Snayk Noun A long, flexible auger used to clear clogged pipes and drains. Example usage: 'We used a drain snake to clear the blockage in the pipe.' Most used...

Drain Snake

Drayn Snayk Noun A long, flexible auger used to clear clogged pipes and drains. Example usage: 'We used a drain snake to clear the blockage in the pipe.' Most used...

Sump Pit Pump

Sump Pit Pump

Sum pit pump Sump, Pit, Pump A type of pump used to remove water from a sump pit. Example usage: 'We need to install a sump pit pump to prevent...

Sump Pit Pump

Sum pit pump Sump, Pit, Pump A type of pump used to remove water from a sump pit. Example usage: 'We need to install a sump pit pump to prevent...

Sump Basin

Sump Basin

sum bas-in sump, basin A low-lying container used to collect and drain water. Example usage: 'We need to install a sump basin for proper drainage.' Most used in: Areas with...

Sump Basin

sum bas-in sump, basin A low-lying container used to collect and drain water. Example usage: 'We need to install a sump basin for proper drainage.' Most used in: Areas with...

Sump Pit

Sump Pit

Sump pit Noun A hole dug in the ground to collect and drain water. Example usage: The plumber dug a sump pit to collect and drain away excess water. Most...

Sump Pit

Sump pit Noun A hole dug in the ground to collect and drain water. Example usage: The plumber dug a sump pit to collect and drain away excess water. Most...

Submersible Pump

Submersible Pump

sub-mer-suh-buhl pump Noun A device used to move water or other liquids from one place to another Example usage: The plumber installed a submersible pump to move the water from...

Submersible Pump

sub-mer-suh-buhl pump Noun A device used to move water or other liquids from one place to another Example usage: The plumber installed a submersible pump to move the water from...

Heat Tracing System

Heat Tracing System

Hēt trā-sē-ing sis-tem Noun, Heat Tracing System A system of electrical cables used to keep pipes warm and prevent freezing. Example usage: The plumber installed a heat tracing system to...

Heat Tracing System

Hēt trā-sē-ing sis-tem Noun, Heat Tracing System A system of electrical cables used to keep pipes warm and prevent freezing. Example usage: The plumber installed a heat tracing system to...

Heat Tracing Cable

Heat Tracing Cable

hēt trās-ing kā-bəl Noun An electric cable used to heat pipes and vessels to maintain a constant temperature. Example usage: The plumber installed heat tracing cable around the water pipes...

Heat Tracing Cable

hēt trās-ing kā-bəl Noun An electric cable used to heat pipes and vessels to maintain a constant temperature. Example usage: The plumber installed heat tracing cable around the water pipes...

Heat Trace Cable

Heat Trace Cable

hēt trās kā-bəl Noun, Cable A cable designed to provide heat to prevent pipe freezing Example usage: 'We need to install a heat trace cable around the pipe to prevent...

Heat Trace Cable

hēt trās kā-bəl Noun, Cable A cable designed to provide heat to prevent pipe freezing Example usage: 'We need to install a heat trace cable around the pipe to prevent...