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  2. Thomas Twyford - Wikipedia

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    In 1888, he applied for a patent protection for his "after flush" chamber; the device allowed for the basin to be refilled by a lower quantity of clean water in reserve after the water closet was flushed. [1] In 1887, Twyford exhibited in a catalogue the after flushing reservoir chamber in a previous basin trap water closet.

  3. Plug (sanitation) - Wikipedia

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    2. Inlet from basin overflow 3. Sealing rim 4. Screw for height adjustment 5. Ball joint 6. Actuator arm 7. Joint 8. Control arm . Some modern plugholes dispense with the need for a separate plug, having instead a built-in 'pop-up plug' operated by a handle on the sink, that can move up or down to open or close the plughole.

  4. Air gap (plumbing) - Wikipedia

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    EN 13077 -- Devices to prevent pollution by backflow of potable water - Air gap with non-circular overflow (unrestricted) - Family A - Type B; EN 13078 -- Devices to prevent pollution by backflow of potable water - Air gap with submerged feed incorporating air inlet plus overflow - Family A, type C; and others for each family and type of air gap

  5. Professional Cleaners Swear You NEVER Clean These Five Filthy ...

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    McAllister is a big fan of Tide Washing Machine Cleaner—and recommends leaving front-loading models open between washes. "Front-load washers are notorious for growing mold and mildew in the ...

  6. U.S. October budget deficit jumps to $257 billion, handing ...

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    WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. budget deficit jumped nearly four-fold to $257 billion in October, a figure inflated by one-off factors, the Treasury Department said on Wednesday in a report that ...

  7. China's export ban to push antimony prices to new highs - AOL

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    Prices of antimony, used in semiconductors and military applications, hit all-time highs, currently trading between $39,500-40,000 per metric ton in Rotterdam as of Dec. 31. China's export ban to ...

  8. Sink - Wikipedia

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    A sink (also known as basin in the UK) is a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture for washing hands, 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.

  9. Norovirus cases are surging. A doctor explains what to look for

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    A common stomach bug is surging, according to new data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.. In the week of December 5, there were 91 outbreaks of norovirus reported, up from 69 ...