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Channel in a toilet that connects the bowl to the waste outlet. It is where the siphonic action takes place. The trapway is measured in terms of the largest diameter ball which can pass through it. ...

Domain: Construction; Category: Plumbing

Curved section of drain line that prevents sewer odors from escaping into the atmosphere. All fixtures that have drains must have a "P" trap installed. A toilet is the only plumbing fixture with an ...

Domain: Construction; Category: Plumbing

Height of water in a toilet bowl "at rest.". It provides the water seal which prevents sewer gases from entering the home. It is measured from the top of the dam down to the inlet of the trapway. ...

Domain: Construction; Category: Plumbing

A small feeder line connecting the cold water line directly to the drainage trap, which releases a small amount of water to the trap should it run dry to maintain the water seal.

Domain: Construction; Category: Plumbing

The U-bend portion of a drainage trap.

Domain: Construction; Category: Plumbing

The waste arm portion of a drainage trap.

Domain: Construction; Category: Plumbing

Pressure-balancing shower mixing valve with automatic temperature control. When temperature or pressure fluctuations occur at the water inlets, a thermal actuator adjusts the hot and cold ratio to ...

Domain: Construction; Category: Plumbing

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