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  2. Piping and plumbing fitting - Wikipedia

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    Compression connectors on an isolating valve; the reddish part is a copper compression ring Compression fittings (sometimes called "lock-bush fittings") consist of a tapered, concave conical seat; a hollow, barrel-shaped compression ring (sometimes called a ferrule); and a compression nut which is threaded onto the body of the fitting and ...

  3. 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.

  4. High resistance connection - Wikipedia

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    Loose or poor connections in traditional electrical accessories and switchgear can cause heat to develop capable of starting a fire. This problem is known as High Resistance Connection (HRC) and safety devices such as fuses and Residual Current Devices (RCDs) are unable to disconnect the electrical supply because they cannot detect a HRC.

  5. Air gap (plumbing) - Wikipedia

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    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 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 ...

  6. Hose coupling - Wikipedia

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    A hose coupling is a connector on the end of a hose to connect (or couple) it with another hose or with a tap or a hose appliance, such as an irrigation sprinkler. It is usually made of steel , brass , stainless steel , aluminium or plastic .

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  8. Heated hose - Wikipedia

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    Heated hoses are suitable for environments from -40°C to 80°C and can be used in explosion-proof zones 1/21 and 2/22, if required. [3] A heated hose consists of a flexible hose, through which the media is pumped. This hose determines the resistance against temperature and chemicals.

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