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2. Mesh (scale) - Wikipedia

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   Although such information contains long lists of sieve sizes, in practice sieves are normally used in series in which each member sieve is selected to pass particles approximately 1/ √ 2 smaller in diameter or 1/2 smaller in cross-sectional area than the previous sieve. For example the series 80mm, 63, 40, 31.5, 20, 16, 14, 10, 8, 6.3, 4, 2.8 ...

3. Sink strainer - Wikipedia

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   In plumbing, a sink strainer is a type of perforated metal sieve or mesh strainer used to strain or filter out solid debris in the water system. Different varieties are used in residential premises and for industrial or commercial applications. Such strainer elements are generally made from stainless steel for corrosion resistance.

4. Swimming pool sanitation - Wikipedia

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   Introduced in the early 1900s was another type of sand filter – the 'Rapid Sand' filter, whereby water was pumped into the top of a large volume tank (3' 0" or more cube) (1 cubic yard/200US gal/170UK gal/770 liters) containing filter grade sand and returning to the pool through a pipe at the bottom of the tank.

5. Duplex strainers - Wikipedia

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   Duplex strainer [1] or twin basket strainer is a type of filter built into a fuel, oil or water piping system and it is used to remove large particles of dirt and debris. The duplex features a design that makes strainer basket servicing a no-hassle operation. The duplex strainer system usually consists of two separate strainer baskets housings.

6. Water metering - Wikipedia

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   Water meter diameters are standardized based on expected flow rates and usage scenarios, with regional differences in specifications: United States: Diameters are specified in nominal pipe size (NPS), measured in inches. Common sizes include: Residential meters: 5/8 inch (commonly referred to as "5/8 x 3/4 inch"), 3/4 inch, and 1 inch. [8]

7. Spider (utensil) - Wikipedia

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   It has been widely adopted in Western cuisine by cooks who favour the open mesh over slotted spoons for faster and safer drainage. [1] Unlike sieves or strainers, which have fine mesh screens for straining away liquids as food is retrieved, the spider can be used as a strainer for larger pieces of food. However, most often it is used as a ...