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2. Backflow prevention device - Wikipedia

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   A backflow prevention device is used to protect potable water supplies from contamination or pollution due to backflow. In water distribution systems, water is normally maintained at a significant pressure to enable water to flow from the tap, shower, or other fixture. Water pressure may fail or be reduced when a water main bursts, pipes freeze ...

3. Tap (valve) - Wikipedia

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   A fibre washer (which expands when wet, aiding the seal) is used between the connector and the tap tail. Tap tails are normally 1 ⁄ 2 " or 12 mm in diameter for sinks and 3 ⁄ 4 " or 19 mm for baths, although continental Europe sometimes uses a 3 ⁄ 8 " (still imperial) size. The same connection method is used for a ballcock.

4. Washing machine - Wikipedia

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   This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 4 September 2024. Machine that washes clothes For other uses, see Washing machine (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Dishwasher. LG washing machine (c. 2010) A washing machine (laundry machine, clothes washer, washer, or simply wash) is a machine designed to launder clothing. Modern-day home ...

5. HE vs. Traditional Washing Machines: What’s the Difference?

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   suds from HE washing machine. “HE machines are more efficient when it comes to water and energy usage than the traditional, older washing machines,” says Andrew Schueneman, Maytag product ...

6. Piping and plumbing fitting - Wikipedia

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   A common type of this style fitting is a "hex bushing" with a hex head for installation with a pipe wrench. A double-tapped bushing is more compact than a reducer but not as flexible. While a double-tapped bushing has a more minor female thread concentric to a larger male thread (and thus couples a smaller male end to a larger female), a ...

7. Water efficiency - Wikipedia

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   Installing faucet aerators and low-flow shower heads in municipal buildings. Replacing worn-out plumbing fixtures, appliances, and equipment with water-saving models. Minimizing the water used in space cooling equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Shutting off cooling units when not needed.