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2. Plumbing fixture - Wikipedia

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   The visible water surface in a toilet is the top of the trap's water seal. Each fixture drain, with exceptions, must be vented so that negative air pressure in the drain cannot siphon the trap dry, to prevent positive air pressure in the sewer from forcing gases past the water seal, and to prevent explosive sewer gas buildup.

3. 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 ...

4. Bidet - Wikipedia

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   Bidet. Plumbing fixture or type of sink intended for washing the genitalia and anus of the human body. A modern bidet (foreground) with a matching toilet. A modern bidet that resembles a traditional washbasin type. A bidet (US: / bɪˈdeɪ / ⓘ or UK: / ˈbiːdeɪ /) is a bowl or receptacle designed to be sat upon in order to wash a person's ...

5. Water softening - Wikipedia

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   Water softening is the removal of calcium, magnesium, and certain other metal cations in hard water. The resulting soft water requires less soap for the same cleaning effort, as soap is not wasted bonding with calcium ions. Soft water also extends the lifetime of plumbing by reducing or eliminating scale build-up in pipes and fittings.

6. Sink - Wikipedia

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   Sink. A sink is a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture for washing hands (also known as washbasin in the UK), dishwashing, and other purposes. Sinks have a tap (faucet) that supplies hot and cold water and may include a spray feature to be used for faster rinsing. They also include a drain to remove used water; this drain may itself include a strainer ...

7. The best early Labor Day sales, from Amazon to Zappos - AOL

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   Retailers from Amazon to Zappos are offering markdowns for Labor Day to help you get your bedroom, kitchen, beauty cabinet, closet and garden sorted ahead of autumn. At Tuft & Needle's Labor Day ...