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  2. Drain-waste-vent system - Wikipedia

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    In the U.S., every plumbing fixture must also be coupled to the system's vent piping. [1] Without a vent, negative pressure can slow the flow of water leaving the system, resulting in clogs, or cause siphonage to empty a trap. The high point of the vent system (the top of its "soil stack") must be open to the exterior at atmospheric pressure.

  3. Siphon tubes - Wikipedia

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    Siphon tubes are a basic implement used in irrigation to transfer water over a barrier (such as the bank of a raised irrigation canal), using the siphon principle. At the simplest they consist of a pipe with no working parts. To work they rely on the water level in the canal being at a higher level than the water level in the field being irrigated.

  4. Trap (plumbing) - Wikipedia

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    In domestic applications, traps are typically U, S, Q, or J-shaped pipe located below or within a plumbing fixture.An S-shaped trap is also known as an S-bend.It was invented by Alexander Cumming in 1775 but became known as the U-bend following the introduction of the U-shaped trap by Thomas Crapper in 1880.

  5. Siphon - Wikipedia

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    This new drainage system is being pioneered as a long-term method to limit leakage hazard in the retaining wall. [31] Siphon drainage is also used in draining unstable slopes, and siphon roof-water drainage systems have been in use since the 1960s. [32] [33]

  6. Jiggle syphon - Wikipedia

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    A jiggle syphon (or siphon) is the combination of a syphon pipe and a simple priming pump that uses mechanical shaking action to pump enough liquid up the pipe to reach the highest point, and thus start the syphoning action.

  7. Geberit - Wikipedia

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    Geberit (Alemannic German pronunciation: [ˈɡeberɪ:t]) is a Swiss multinational group specialized in manufacturing and supplying sanitary parts and related systems. It is a leader in its field in Europe [ 3 ] with a global presence through its subsidiaries.

  8. Atmospheric vacuum breaker - Wikipedia

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    It is usually constructed of brass and resembles a 90-degree elbow with a hood on its top to allow air to enter the water system if a siphon attempts to form. Inside this elbow is a poppet valve that is held "up" by the water pressure found in the system, closing the air entrance to the device. If the pressure in the "upstream side" is reduced ...

  9. Flushing trough - Wikipedia

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    The flushing trough was developed by Adamsez Limited and a patent was issued to MJ Adams in 1912 for a flushing trough that used the bell siphon flushing system. [1] A further patent was issued in 1928 to AH Adams for a flushing trough that used the plate siphon mechanism, [2] marketed as the 'Epic'. Advertisements by Adamsez stated that 25,000 ...