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  2. Trap primer - Wikipedia

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    A trap primer (or trap seal primer) is a plumbing device or valve that adds water to traps.The water seals in traps are needed to prevent sewer gases from entering buildings, but because this water is exposed to the air, it is subject to evaporation over time in infrequently used floor drains, leading to the release of sewer gas into the environment.

  3. Piping and plumbing fitting - Wikipedia

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    A trap primer automatically injects water into a trap, maintaining a water seal to keep sewer gas out of buildings. It must be installed in an easily accessible place for adjustment, replacement, and repair. A trap primer, a specialized valve, is usually connected to a clean-water supply in addition to a DWV system. [21]

  4. List of valves - Wikipedia

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    Thermal shut off valve or Thermally released shut off valve, protects against excessive temperature, mandatory in the gas installation of some countries; Trap primer: sometimes include other types of valves, or are valves themselves; Vacuum breaker valve: prevents the back-siphonage of contaminated water into pressurized drinkable water supplies

  5. Trap (plumbing) - Wikipedia

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    In plumbing, a trap is a U-shaped portion of pipe designed to trap liquid or gas to prevent unwanted flow; most notably sewer gases from entering buildings while allowing waste materials to pass through. In oil refineries, traps are used to prevent hydrocarbons and other dangerous gases and chemical fumes from escaping through drains.

  6. Pump - Wikipedia

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    The relief valve can be internal or external. The pump manufacturer normally has the option to supply internal relief or safety valves. The internal valve is usually used only as a safety precaution. An external relief valve in the discharge line, with a return line back to the suction line or supply tank, provides increased safety.

  7. Make way for turkeys: The Thanksgiving bird infiltrating city ...

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    Still, some people love them. Judith Tran, 72, has helped the animals cross the street. For the last year, she has bought special turkey food and special vitamins to feed the turkeys.

  8. Pentair - Wikipedia

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    Pentair plc (PNR) is an American water treatment company incorporated in Ireland with tax residency in UK, with its main U.S. office in Golden Valley, Minnesota. [6] Pentair was founded in the US, with 65% of company's revenue coming from the US and Canada as of 2017.

  9. Texas sues chemical giants over forever chemicals marketed as ...

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    (The Center Square) – Texas has filed a lawsuit against several large chemical companies alleging they manufacture toxic forever chemicals used in products marketed as safe for families. Texas ...