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  2. Drain (plumbing) - Wikipedia

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    A drain cover is a cover with holes (e.g. a manhole) or a grating used to cover a drain, to prevent unwanted entry of foreign objects, or injury to people or animals. It allows drainage of liquids but prevents entry from large solid objects, and thus acts as a coarse filter. A sink drain cover is a drain cover used to cover the sink drain.

  3. Air gap (plumbing) - Wikipedia

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    In the base cabinet under the sink, the drain hose from the dishwasher feeds the "top" of the air gap, and the "bottom" of the air gap is plumbed into the sink drain below the basket, or into a garbage disposal unit. When installed and maintained properly, the air gap works as described above, and prevents drain water from the sink from backing ...

  4. Floor drain - Wikipedia

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    Floor drain system in bathroom, Korea. A floor drain is a plumbing fixture that is installed in the floor of a structure, mainly designed to remove any standing water near it. They are usually round, but can also be square or rectangular. They usually range from 2 to 12 inches (5.1 to 30.5 cm); most are 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter.

  5. Garbage disposal unit - Wikipedia

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    A garbage disposal unit installed under a kitchen sink. A garbage disposal unit (also known as a waste disposal unit, food waste disposer (FWD), in-sink macerator, garbage disposer, or garburator) is a device, usually electrically powered, installed under a kitchen sink between the sink's drain and the trap.

  6. Experts reveal foods you should never put in your sink's ...

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    According to plumbing experts, one shortcut you shouldn't take involves your sink's garbage disposal -- especially with these common items: If you aren't putting these items down the sink, then ...

  7. Sink - Wikipedia

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    A sink/basin in a bathroom Enamel washbowl and jug Sink in Croatian National Theater in Zagreb, Croatia. A sink (also known as basin in the UK) is a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture for washing hands, dishwashing, and other purposes. Sinks have a tap (faucet) that supplies hot and cold water and may include a spray feature

  8. Piping and plumbing fitting - Wikipedia

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    These compression connections on water shutoff valves under a kitchen sink show evidence of slow seepage (greenish deposits). Valves stop (or regulate) the flow of liquids or gases. They are categorized by application, such as isolation, throttling, and non-return.

  9. Here's why you should avoid draining pasta in the sink ... - AOL

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