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  2. Air gap (plumbing) - Wikipedia

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    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 properly, the air gap works as described above, and prevents drain water from the sink from backing ...

  3. The Sneaky Reason Why Your Dishwasher Isn't Draining - AOL

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    The air gap prevents dirty sink water from flowing back into the dishwasher. Common Draining Fixes for Dishwashers Try these easy solutions in order to get your dishwasher back up and running.

  4. 10 Things In Your Kitchen To Toss Immediately, According To ...

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    “Here is a useful formula for determining how many to keep: (Number of people who use mug/water bottle ) × (number of mugs they use a day) then X that by (one + the number of days between ...

  5. Trap (plumbing) - Wikipedia

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    Because it is a localized low-point in the plumbing, sink traps also tend to capture small and heavy objects (such as jewellery or coins) accidentally dropped down the sink. Traps also tend to collect hair, sand, food waste and other debris and limit the size of objects that enter the plumbing system, thereby catching oversized objects. For all ...

  6. 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.

  7. TikTok debunks viral dishwasher hack: 'Totally wrong' - AOL

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    TikTok hacks can be hit or miss, but some of them are just completely wrong. Scott Jeffreys, a father of three, is pretty new to TikTok, but he’s already gone viral for his discovery of a ...

  8. Drain-waste-vent system - Wikipedia

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    A sewer pipe is normally at neutral air pressure compared to the surrounding atmosphere.When a column of waste water flows through a pipe, it compresses air ahead of it in the system, creating a positive pressure that must be released so it does not push back on the waste stream and downstream traps, slow drainage, and induce potential clogs.

  9. Viral video reignites debate: Can you wash fruits and ... - AOL

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    “My dishwasher has a single water inlet valve and the hot water line is connected,” wrote one person on Instagram. Another added , “but there’s still a little water/detergent/ rinse-aid ...