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Oakum

Loosely woven hemp rope that has been treated with oil or other waterproofing agent; it is used to caulk joints in a bell and spigot pipe and fittings.

Overflow pipe

An overflow pipe is a pipe connected from a tank or cistern to discharge any surplus water into an area without causing damage, normally it will only come into use when there is a problem with your plumbing (i.e. a leaking valve etc).