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Where did the term plumber come from? - answerPlumbum is lead in latin, which meant a 
plumbarius was a lead worker. 
When and where did ancient Roman baths and spas start being rebuilt? - answerIn 16th century 
England. 
What led to increased construction of improved water supply systems in the 17 and 1800s? - 
answerCholera outbreaks in Philadelphia and New York. 
Who and when developed the first waterworks. - answerBoston in 1652 
When di...
ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) 
 -:- Plastic pipe and fittings used extensively in drain, waste, and vent 
(DWV) systems. BLACK in color 
Bell-and-spigot pipe 
 -:- Pipe that has a bell, or enlargement, also called a hub, at one end of 
the pipe and a spigot, or smooth end, at the other end. The bell and 
spigot of two different pipes slide together to form a joint. Also called 
hub-and-spigot pipe. 
Cellular core wall 
 -:- Plastic pipe wall that is low-density, lightweight plastic c...
Where did the term plumber come from? 
 -:- Plumbum is lead in latin, which meant a plumbarius was a lead 
worker. 
When and where did ancient Roman baths and spas start being rebuilt? 
 -:- In 16th century England. 
What led to increased construction of improved water supply systems in the 17 and 1800s? 
 -:- Cholera outbreaks in Philadelphia and New York. 
Who and when developed the first waterworks. 
 -:- Boston in 1652 
When did Philadelphia begin using cast iron piping for water mains? 
 -...
The minimum standards for training programs in the United States are set by - The office of 
apprenticeship 
What was noticeable about plumbing tech and practices in the late 19th century? - It started to 
look relatively modern 
What did people realize in the mid-1800s about plumbing systems? - They still were neither 
complex nor large enough to keep up with industrial growth of cities. 
When and where did ancient Roman baths and spas start being rebuilt? - In 16th century England. 
What led t...