service pipe
Definition
Noun: - A service pipe is a pipe (usually for water, gas, or steam) that connects a main supply line (such as a municipal water main) to a building or property, delivering the utility to the point of use.
Usage Examples
- (The pipe connecting the house to the main water line was faulty.)
- (The pipe that brings gas from the main supply into the building.)
Advanced Usage
- Service pipe is often used in the context of utilities (water, gas, or steam) and is distinct from internal plumbing or distribution pipes within a building.
- "Service pipe" can also refer to a pipe that carries a specific service (e.g., water, gas) from a public or private main to a customer's premises.
Variants and Related Words
- Service line (n): a broader term that can include pipes, cables, or wires connecting a utility to a building.
- The telephone service line was damaged in the storm. (The cable connecting the house to the phone network.)
Synonyms
- Supply pipe: a pipe that brings a substance (e.g., water, gas) to a location.
- Feed pipe: a pipe that supplies a medium (e.g., water, fuel) to a system.
- Branch pipe: a secondary pipe that branches off from a main line.
Related Idioms
- "Turn off the service pipe": an informal phrase meaning to cut off the supply of a utility (e.g., water, gas) at the connection point.
- The landlord told the tenants to turn off the service pipe during the renovation. (Shut off the water or gas supply at the main pipe.)
Phrasal Verbs
- Run a service pipe: to install or extend a pipe from the main supply to a building.
- The contractor will run a new service pipe to the garage. (Install a pipe connecting the garage to the main line.)
Additional Notes
- In engineering and construction, a service pipe is typically regulated by local codes and may require permits for installation or modification.
- The term is most commonly used for water and gas utilities, but can also apply to steam or compressed air systems in industrial contexts.