Plumbing report terms

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• Discolored hot waterHot-water discoloration may involve iron-reducing bacteria.
• Hot-water scald riskHigh tap-water temperatures can burn skin.
• Leaking faucetWorn faucet washers or gaskets commonly cause dripping.
• Leaking showerheadWater leaks at the showerhead or its pipe connection.
• Leaking toilet flapperA worn tank flapper can let toilet water leak into the bowl.
• Missing TPR discharge pipeThe water-heater relief outlet has no discharge pipe.
• Polybutylene pipingPB is a water-distribution pipe material that can become brittle.
• S-trapA drain-trap arrangement that can siphon out its retained water.
• Thermal expansionHeated water expands and increases pressure on tanks and pipes.
• Water hammerPounding or vibration when flowing water shuts off abruptly.