About Claw Foot Bathtubs and Plumbing Terms

Aerator: A device that will allow air to be combined into the running water in claw foot bathtubs. To install, screw onto the faucet end to stop splashing.
Anti scald: A tool that is designed to reduce the risk of burn injuries by slowing or stopping the water flow.
Cast Iron: Metal that can be shaped by heating casting on molds. Then it is later finished with a porcelain enamel to make fixtures like the cast iron claw foot bathtubs.
Diverter: These are used to direct the water to either one or two water outlets. They can be found in shower risers, tub and shower.
Fitting: A name that deals with items like faucets shower valves, clawfoot bath tubs, tub fillers or piping items.
Flex Hose: Made from stainless steel that has been intertwined to form an object that is used to supply Roman tub faucets with variable centers.
Flow rate: The standard time that water is dispersed from a water outlet.
GPM or Gallons Per Minute: The standard system of measurement that the flow rate of faucets are measured and set by.
Powder coat: There is a method to cover a metal claw foot bathtubs exteriors with paint. This is done by coating the metal with a powder of dry paint pieces and then set to and is fully cooked in a heated container. This causes the powder to dissolve onto the metal and strengthen to leave a strong, smooth coat on your clawfoot bath tubs.
Pressure Balancing Valve: A device that allows the water to be kept at a regular temperature. It works by perfectly mixing hot and cold water before being dispersed from the water outlet.
PVD or Physical Vapor Deposition: This is a coating of zirconium or titanium that stops scratches and corrosion to be imbedded into the faucets.
Seat: A tool that will allows the valve to be open and closed by a stem assembly that moves to allow the seat to open or close.
Shut off valve: This is a device that allows the water to stop to a particular fixture, this can be completed without provoking the water supply to the home. Known to be widely used with claw foot bathtubs.
Valve: An apparatus that help control the water flow.
Overflow: These are unique features of a clawfoot bath tubs to prevent water overflowing. The drain assembly features an outlet on the top and bottom to remove overflow and disperse water waste.

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