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2. Water softening - Wikipedia

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   Water softening is the removal of calcium, magnesium, and certain other metal cations in hard water. The resulting soft water requires less soap for the same cleaning effort, as soap is not wasted bonding with calcium ions. Soft water also extends the lifetime of plumbing by reducing or eliminating scale build-up in pipes

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. 5 Easy Ways To Unclog A Toilet Without A Plunger - AOL

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   Squeeze the bottle to force the water down the drain and remove the clog. Method 5: Using Baking Soda & Vinegar Baking soda and vinegar are powerful natural cleaners that can be used for various ...

5. Backwashing (water treatment) - Wikipedia

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   Spent backwash water is either discharged without treatment to a sanitary sewer system or is treated and recycled within the plant. [4]: 22.37–22.40 Historically, backwash water was discharged directly to surface water supplies; however, direct discharge is now highly regulated through NPDES discharge permits and is often discouraged. Used ...

6. 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.

7. The Sneaky Reason Why Your Dishwasher Isn't Draining - AOL

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   A bent, blocked, or kinked drain hose could prevent the water in your dishwasher from draining fully. Examine the entire hose to be sure it's straight and not being blocked by something under your ...