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All Around Plumbing, Frisco, McKinney, Plano, Allen, Dallas and The Colony |
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NEMA |
National Electrical Manufacturers Association |
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NH |
( No Hub ) |
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NKBA |
National Kitchen and Bath Association |
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NOM |
Nominal. Usually refers to the Inside diameter of trade sizes of copper pipe and some CPVC pipes. Not for Iron Pipe connections. For example, a ˝" NOM Comp. Fitting is actually 5/8" because ˝" pipe has an OD of 5/8". |
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NPS |
National Pipe Straight threads standard, Same as IPS |
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NPSP (Discharge) |
Non Point Source Pollution. Nutrients, sediments, toxic substances, and pathogens that degrade waterways. NPS occurs mainly through stormwater runoff. |
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NPSHA |
Net Positive Suction Head Available to prevent cavitation of the pump. It is defined as: |
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NPSHR |
Net Positive Suction Head Required to stop a pump from cavitating. This number is provided by the pump manufacturer. |
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NPT |
National Pipe Tapered thread standard. The same as IPS. |
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NSF |
National Sanitation Foundation |
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Natural Gas |
A colorless, odorless fuel derived from the earth, consisting primarily of Methane (CH4). Odors are added to aid in leak detection. |
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Neo Angle Base |
A shower base designed to allow the shower to fit into a corner using minimal floor space while maintaining an elegant look. |
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Negative Pressure |
Less than atmospheric pressure. |
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Net Usable BTU |
That portion of a fuel's heat energy actually transferred into the water by a heater. |
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Nipple |
A short length of pipe installed between couplings or other fittings. |
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Nipple Extractor |
A tool used to unscrew sections of pipe. |
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No-Hub Connector |
A connector for no-hub iron pipe consisting of a rubber sleeve and a stainless steel band secured by hose clamps. A variation, a neoprene sleeve with two adjustable steel bands, is used for connecting dissimilar materials, as when connecting new plastic pipe to an existing cast-iron drainpipe |
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Non-CFC Foam |
Insulation that minimizes the use of Chlorofluorocarbons. |
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Non-Ferrous |
Not containing iron. |
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Non-Potable |
Not suitable for drinking. |