drain cock
Fluid release tap
A drain cock is a valve or faucet at the low point of a tank, pipe, or system, used to release accumulated liquid.
Radiators, water heaters, and engine blocks have drain cocks to empty fluid for maintenance or winterization: Open the drain cock at the bottom of the boiler.
Release of substance outward
- emptyHolding nothing inside
- bleedLose vital fluid
- purgeEliminate unwanted elements
- flushSame suit, five cards
expel · vent · evacuate · draw off · let out · depressurize · clear · flow
Liquid flow controller
- stopcockValve controlling fluid passage
- petcockSmall drainage valve
- bibcockFaucet with bent outlet
- ball valveRotating sphere controls flow
Suitable or proper
- connectorThing that joins others
- threadedPassed through an opening
- pipeHollow conveyance channel
- nippleMammary projection
adapter · bushing · coupling · flange · brass · copper · PVC · solder
Blood loss from injury
- flushingWashing by water surge
- winterizingPreparing for harsh cold
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- replacementWhat takes another's place
servicing · cleaning · leak repair · tightening · preventive · diagnostics · wrench · Teflon tape
discharge
Release of substance outward
flush · expel · vent · evacuate · draw off · let out · depressurize · clear · flow · drip
spigot
Liquid flow controller
fitting
Suitable or proper
nipple · adapter · bushing · coupling · flange · brass · copper · PVC · solder · compression fitting
bleeding
Blood loss from injury
- flushingWashing by water surge
- winterizingPreparing for harsh cold
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
replacement · servicing · cleaning · leak repair · tightening · preventive · diagnostics · wrench · Teflon tape
drain cockfill valve
Regulates tank water intake
inlet valve · inlet · filler cap · intake · supply line
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