Glossary of Terms
Explanations of the most commonly used plumbing terms. Understand what professional terms mean and how they affect your home engineering systems.
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Apartment Renovation
Plumbing work during apartment renovation — pipe rebuilding, bathroom remodeling, new sanitary unit installation.
Blockage
A pipe blockage caused by accumulated grease, hair, food waste, or foreign objects. Can cause slow drainage or complete pipe blockage.
Corrosion
Metal surface degradation due to chemical reaction, most commonly rusting.
Condensation
Water droplets forming on cold surfaces due to temperature difference.
Copper
A quality metal for plumbing pipes with high durability and anti-corrosion properties.
Cast Iron
A durable metal traditionally used for sewage pipes and radiators.
Filter
A device for purifying water from impurities, sand, or rust particles.
Heating System
A set of engineering equipment and piping for maintaining indoor air temperature at a desired level.
Heat Substation
A technical room or equipment that distributes thermal energy to a building's heating system.
Horizontal Pipe
A horizontal pipe that connects risers or runs along a wall.
Karosta Plumbing
Unique plumbing systems of historic buildings in the Karosta district. Requires special approach and experience with old infrastructure.
Leak
Water escaping from a pipe, connection, or plumbing fixture.
Limescale
Hard mineral deposit on pipe and appliance surfaces caused by hard water.
Liepāja Water Utility
SIA "Liepājas Ūdens" — the city's water supply and sewage company. Responsible for main networks, not internal building systems.
Limescale in Liepāja
Liepāja's water hardness is 14-18°dH, promoting rapid limescale buildup in plumbing and boilers. Regular maintenance is recommended.
Mixer Tap
A device that allows you to regulate water temperature and flow by mixing hot and cold water.
Multilayer Pipe
A multilayer pipe with aluminum reinforcement in a plastic shell.
Pump
A device that moves water or other liquid through pipes.
Pipe Burst
Pipe or connection damage, usually caused by frost or corrosion.
Polypropylene (PP)
A popular plastic material for modern water supply pipes.
PTFE / Teflon Tape
A sealing material for making threaded connections airtight.
Property Manager
A legal or natural person responsible for maintaining common building utilities (risers, horizontal pipes) and calling emergency services in the Liepāja region.
Radiator
A heat-emitting device in a heating system that transfers warmth to the room.
Riser Pipe
A vertical pipe in a multi-story building that connects each floor to the common system.
Riser in 103 Series
Riser specifics in typical apartment buildings in Liepāja. Series 103 buildings often need riser replacement.
Siphon / Trap
A U-shaped pipe under the sink or bathtub that prevents unpleasant odors from entering from the sewer.
Sewage System
A system for draining wastewater and sewage from a building.
Stainless Steel
High-quality steel with anti-corrosion properties.
Soviet-Era Pipes
Cast iron and steel pipes in 103 series, Khrushchyovkas, and other Soviet-era buildings. Often require full replacement after 40-50 years.
Valve
A device for regulating or completely shutting off water flow.
Water Heater
An electric water heater with a tank that heats and stores hot water.
Water Meter
A measuring device that records water or heat consumption.
Water Supply
A piping system for supplying clean water to a building and apartments.
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