plumbing parts

[AnaG]

I easily replaced my kichen sink, fixtures, and garbage disposal. Now I need to perform a number of minor (hopefully) repairs on plumbing in other areas of my house. But I am not fluent enough in plumbing lingo or the proper names of many parts to discuss my issues or search for parts. I know a valve is the dohickey that controls water flow. A faucet is the thingamijig where the water comes out. Beyond that, Most other parts are just whatchamacallits that cuase problems. Where can I find generic diagrams with elements and functions labeled?
Thanks much,
AnaG

 

[stevemachine]

Best bet is to google It. Or go to say deltas website and look at their faucets and they usually have a breakdown of parts. Im a 3rd year and for some simple basic stuff I even use google. Take it with a grain of salt of course, the Internet isn't always the most reliable. Or you could just ask more specific questions in our forum and I bet we can help you out. Plenty of ways to learn haha

 

[AnaG]

Thanks for reply stevemachine. Browsing Delta is a good idea. Maybe it will at least give me a word to start googling (I don't think a search for "whatchamacallit" would be helpful )

 

[stevemachine]

Haha fair enough. Glad I could help you.

 

[IFIXH20]

AnaG, just post a pic of your Dohickey -- Thingamijig -- Whatchamacallit . Someone here will let you know what it is/does/should do or where you may be able to find infomation it. There's lots of plumbing knowledge here that will be glad to help.