Tapskilder

Tapskilder is a term that refers to the visual representation of a tap's operation, particularly in plumbing diagrams or technical illustrations. It is not a standard or widely recognized technical term in engineering or plumbing. Instead, it likely originates from a colloquial or specific educational context where the visual aspect of a faucet's handle or lever movement is being emphasized.

These diagrams often show the handle in different positions to indicate whether the water is off, on, hot, cold, or mixed. For instance, a simple tapskilder might depict a lever moving upwards to turn on the water and to the left for cold or to the right for hot. In more complex designs, such as single-handle mixer taps, the tapskilder would illustrate how the handle's position controls both flow rate and temperature simultaneously through its vertical and rotational movements.

The purpose of such a depiction is to provide a clear and intuitive understanding of how a particular tap functions without requiring extensive textual explanation. It serves as a visual shorthand for users, installers, or students learning about plumbing systems. The term itself suggests a "picture" or "image" (skilder) of a "tap." While not a formal term, the concept it represents is common in user manuals and technical drawings for faucets and other water-dispensing fixtures.