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Also known as a washerless faucet. A single-handle faucet that uses a ball with openings in it to control hot and cold water. May leak either...

Fluorescent lamps require special auxiliary equipment to provide reliable starting and to assure proper electrical operation. The principle...

Also known as a fill valve or inlet valve. Controls refilling the tank. Consists of multiple parts, but is commonly sold as a complete...

Lightweight and inexpensive. Used to gather light debris such as dry leaves or grass. Teeth should be evenly bent for best raking...

Has a clamping device built on a flat bar, which is usually made of steel. The length of the bar determines the capacity of the clamp, which is...

Made of zinc or galvanized, heavy-gauge steel especially for barns and outbuildings where rough, heavy-duty use is required. Consists of a...

A sliding lock mechanism used to provide security for average weight doors and windows. Is surface mounted where the bolt slides into a catch...

A convection-type heater. The heating elements are completely enclosed, so they are safe for use around small children, but they do not give...

Also known as a faucet wrench or a crowfoot faucet wrench. One type has fixed jaws opening at right angles to the shaft handle. It is primarily...

The standard Drop-In tub installs within a tile or solid-surface surround within three walls of the bathroom, while the old-fashioned Clawfoot...

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