Glossary Category:

Plenum

A term used to define the air distribution or inlet box of an air distribution system. In air conditioning

Plies

A term used when a film or surface is constructed by adding one film over another. A built-up type roof for residences us usually fabricated with three separate plies cemented together with asphalt.

Pneumatic

A term used with a system that uses a compressed gas such as an inflatable tire

Polybutylene

A plastic that has been used in water pipe. The product remains flexible at relatively low temperatures. The plastic has not performed well when exposed to chlorine for extended periods of time.

Polyethylene

A plastic material that is used for fabricating pipe