Glossary Terms: S-Z
Easy to understand definitions of common terms and phrases related to home repair.
Terms A-F Terms G-N Terms O-R Terms S-Z
Terms A-F Terms G-N Terms O-R Terms S-Z
Wrench, Basin (Plumbing Tool)
Description of the specialized plumbing tool called a basin wrench.
Description of the specialized plumbing tool called a basin wrench.
THHN
Definition for the acronym THHN used in designation of electrical wiring.
Definition for the acronym THHN used in designation of electrical wiring.
Screen Installation Tool
Specialty hand tool used in screen installation
Specialty hand tool used in screen installation
Zip Tool
Vinyl siding installation and removal hand tool.
Vinyl siding installation and removal hand tool.
Tons
Definition of the HVAC term Tons
Definition of the HVAC term Tons
SEER
Definition of SEER
Definition of SEER
Saw, Circular
Power tool used to make straight, accurate cuts
Power tool used to make straight, accurate cuts
Saw, Jigsaw / Sabre Saw
Jigsaw or sabre saw
Jigsaw or sabre saw
Saw, Wallboard
Saw used to cut wallboard or drywall
Saw used to cut wallboard or drywall
Screwdriver, Multi Head
Interchangeable head screwdriver
Interchangeable head screwdriver
Short Circuit
A short circuit is a type of electrical circuit failure that can have several reasons for occurring.
A short circuit is a type of electrical circuit failure that can have several reasons for occurring.
Solvent (paint)
Transporting vehicle used in paint
Transporting vehicle used in paint
Standby Heat Loss
Term used often in water heater performance
Term used often in water heater performance
Tape Measure
Measuring tool
Measuring tool
Teflon Tape
Definition of Teflon tape used in plumbing repairs
Definition of Teflon tape used in plumbing repairs
Tripped Breaker
Name for the condition when the circuit breaker turns off to protect the electrical circuit
Name for the condition when the circuit breaker turns off to protect the electrical circuit
Tuckpointing
The process of repairing a mortar joint in a brick wall is called tuckpointing.
The process of repairing a mortar joint in a brick wall is called tuckpointing.
U-Factor
Measure of insulating characteristics
Measure of insulating characteristics
VOC - Volatile Organic Compound
VOC - Volatile Organic Compound
VOC - Volatile Organic Compound
Volt
Definition of Volt
Definition of Volt
Wallboard Taping Knife
Drywall tool
Drywall tool
Watt
Definition of Watt
Definition of Watt
Wrench, Adjustable
Definition of an adjustable wrench tool
Definition of an adjustable wrench tool
Wrench, Allen (see Allen Wrench )
Allen Wrench definiton
Allen Wrench definiton