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2. Air gap (plumbing) - Wikipedia

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   A common use of the term "air gap" in domestic plumbing refers to a specialized fixture that provides backflow prevention for an installed dishwasher. 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 ...

3. Sink - Wikipedia

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   A butler's sink is a rectangular ceramic sink with a rounded rim which is set into a work surface. [4] There are generally two kinds of butler's sinks: the London sink and the Belfast sink. [ 4 ] In 2006, both types of sinks usually were 61 centimetres (24 in) across and 46 centimetres (18 in) front-to-back, with a depth of 22.5 centimetres (8. ...

4. Plumbing fixture - Wikipedia

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   Tapware - an industry term for that sub-category of plumbing fixtures consisting of tap valves, also called water taps (British English) or faucets (American English), and their accessories, such as water spouts and shower heads. Terminal valves for dishwashers, ice makers, humidifiers, etc. Urinals. Toilets. Flush toilets.

5. Your sink is a breeding ground for bacteria that cause ...

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   Thoroughly washing such hard surfaces in your home is a three-step process that should always occur in the following order, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Cleaning

6. Drain-waste-vent system - Wikipedia

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   A drain-waste-vent system (or DWV) is the combination of pipes and plumbing fittings that captures sewage and greywater within a structure and routes it toward a water treatment system. It includes venting to the exterior environment to prevent a vacuum from forming and impeding fixtures such as sinks, showers, and toilets from draining freely ...

7. Scullery - Wikipedia

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   The scullery of Brodick Castle. A scullery is a room in a house, traditionally used for washing up dishes and laundering clothes, or as an overflow kitchen.Tasks performed in the scullery include cleaning dishes and cooking utensils (or storing them), occasional kitchen work, ironing, boiling water for cooking or bathing, and soaking and washing clothes.