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2. Backflow prevention device - Wikipedia

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   Backflow prevention device. The simplest, most reliable way to provide backflow prevention is to provide an air gap.An air gap is simply an open vertical space between any device that connects to a plumbing system (like a valve or faucet) and any place where contaminated water can collect or pool.

3. 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 ...

4. Should You Cover Your Outdoor Faucets In The Winter? An ...

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   Turn the water supply to the faucet off and allow any remaining water to drain. Fit the faucet cover tightly over the faucet leaving no gaps between the house and the cover.

5. Vacuum breaker - Wikipedia

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   Vacuum breakers can be used in sewage applications as an alternative to a water seal. It utilizes a one-way membrane that acts similar to a check valve. The membrane is sensitive enough to open under the weight of four ounces of water but remains closed when no water is present above to minimize evaporation and eliminate sewer gas odors. [4]

6. Tap (valve) - Wikipedia

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   Turning a valve knob or lever adjusts flow by varying the aperture of the control device in the valve assembly. The result when opened in any degree is a choked flow . Its rate is independent of the viscosity or temperature of the fluid or gas in the pipe, and depends only weakly on the supply pressure , so that flow rate is stable at a given ...

7. Plug (sanitation) - Wikipedia

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   1. Valve plate with gasket 2. Inlet from basin overflow 3. Sealing rim 4. Screw for height adjustment 5. Ball joint 6. Actuator arm 7. Joint 8. Control arm . Some modern plugholes dispense with the need for a separate plug, having instead a built-in 'pop-up plug' operated by a handle on the sink, that can move up or down to open or close the ...

8. 6 Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Laundry and Dishwasher Pods

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   Here are six alternatives to detergent pods that get the cleaning job done without damaging the environment. Related: 7 Simple Ways to Go Green with Your Cleaning Routine Negative Impacts of Using ...

9. 13 best dishwasher detergents, according to cleaning experts

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   These dishwasher detergent packs from Seventh Generation, which have a 4.6-star average rating from 10,741 reviews on Amazon, come in a recyclable paper box and the pods are made from 90% plastic ...