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2. Air gap (plumbing) - Wikipedia

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   This "air gap" is visible above the sink as a small cylindrical fixture mounted near the faucet. 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 ...

3. 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.

4. Drain-waste-vent system - Wikipedia

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   A sewer pipe is normally at neutral air pressure compared to the surrounding atmosphere.When a column of waste water flows through a pipe, it compresses air ahead of it in the system, creating a positive pressure that must be released so it does not push back on the waste stream and downstream traps, slow drainage, and induce potential clogs.

5. Clear Out and Grind Up Food Waste With These Tested Garbage ...

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   A rubber gasket seals the sink-flange connection, and the garbage disposal body is made from a reinforced polymer (a type of plastic) and attaches to the flange with a twist-lock connector ...

6. 9 Things You Can Actually Put Down Your Garbage Disposal ...

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   When it comes to kitchen clean-up, the garbage disposal is a game changer. However, after speaking with experts, it’s clear that disposals aren’t quite the kitchen heroes we originally believed.

7. 7 Things You Should Never Put Down A Garbage Disposal - AOL

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   The garbage disposal is a hardworking kitchen appliance, but it can't handle everything thrown its way. Even though "garbage" is included in the name, it's important to be mindful of what you're ...

8. Piping and plumbing fitting - Wikipedia

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   The center connection is generally to the pipe leading to a trap (the trap arm). It must not connect a vertical drain to a horizontal drain because of the likelihood that solids will accumulate at the bottom of the junction and cause a blockage.

9. These Common Garbage Disposal Mistakes Could Cause Major ...

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   10. Oats. Don't dump the last bits of your morning oatmeal into the disposal, either. Like other starchy foods, this seemingly innocent item expands and can create a sticky mess inside the appliance.