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  2. Bathtub curve - Wikipedia

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    The bathtub curve is a particular shape of a failure rate graph. This graph is used in reliability engineering and deterioration modeling. The 'bathtub' refers to the shape of a line that curves up at both ends, similar in shape to a bathtub. The bathtub curve has 3 regions: The first region has a decreasing failure rate due to early failures.

  3. Plumbing fixture - Wikipedia

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    The most common plumbing fixtures are: Bathtubs; Bidets; Channel drains; Drinking fountains; Showers; Sinks; Tap (connections for water hoses) . 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.

  4. Pressure-balanced valve - Wikipedia

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    The pressure-balanced shower valve compensates for changes in water pressure. It has a diaphragm or piston inside that reacts to relative changes in either hot or cold water pressure to maintain balanced pressure. As water pressure drops on one supply line, the valve reduces the pressure in the other supply line to match.

  5. Plumbing - Wikipedia

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    The pipes were hollowed-out logs which were tapered at the end with a small hole in which the water would pass through. [23] The multiple pipes were then sealed together with hot animal fat. Wooden pipes were used in Philadelphia, [24] Boston, and Montreal in the 1800s. Built-up wooden tubes were widely used in the US during the 20th century.

  6. Thermostatic mixing valve - Wikipedia

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    Designed for single point applications, such as individual showering, hand wash basin mixers, bath or tub fillers High level protection against scalding and thermal shock Although other temperature regulating valves exist, thermostatic mixing valves are the preferred type in health care facilities, as they limit maximum outlet temperature ...

  7. Indiana gives Curt Cignetti a new contract after 10-0 start ...

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    It didn’t take long for Indiana to give Curt Cignetti a contract extension. The school announced Saturday morning that it had signed its first-year coach to an eight-year contract extension.

  8. Waiter admits doing cocaine with Liam Payne —but insists he ...

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    An Argentinian waiter prosecutors are looking to charge in connection with One Direction star Liam Payne's death admitted to using cocaine with the singer — but insists he was not the drug dealer.

  9. 4 predictions for the US housing market in 2025, according to ...

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    Getty Images; Chelsea Jia Feng/BI Zillow predicts the US housing market will keep shifting in 2025. The real-estate firm says the average home value rose by 2.6% annually in October.