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BACKJET
Whirlpool jets located on the fixture wall behind a reclining bather.

BACKJET PULSE CANNISTER
A serviceable water-controlling device responsible for backjet pulsing action.

BACKSET
The distance from the middle of the handle or knob to the edge of the door - 2-3/8" backset installed in a 2 1Ú2 " hole is the most common size.

BACKSPLASH
Material installed above or behind a kitchen countertop, which prevents splashing or spilling of water, or other substances down the wall. Tile, Corian, granite, and Formica are common materials used.

BACKSTAMP
Stamp on plywood panels showing approval by the American Plywood Association. Also known as an edgemark, all unsanded or touch-sanded panels or panels with A or B faces on one side only have the APA trademark on the panel back.

BACKUP
(1) A substitute or standby. (2) Structural portion behind a faŤade. (3) Overflowing of a plumbing fixture due to stoppage. (4) Sturdy, stationary object against which material can be pushed by a piece of earth-moving equipment.

BACKUP CONTRACT
Second written agreement to purchase real estate in the event the first contract is not executed.

BACKUP ENERGY EFFICIENCY SYSTEM
A reserve appliance; for example, a standby generator for a home or commercial building.

BACKUP OFFER
An additional bid for a property that can be accepted if the initial offer falls through.

BACKWARD INCLINED FAN
The blades of the fan are inclined opposite to the air flow.

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