FINALS Flashcards
(56 cards)
are receptacles intended to receive water, liquid or water-carried waste and discharge them into tha drainage system.
Plumbing fixtures
The latest concept in the design of ______ is to fit people rather than making people fit the fixture.
plumbing fixture
The trend is to make the fixture an integral part of the ______
room decorations
are especially designed and built to take a lot of abuse, and yet, expected to last for years
Quality fixtures
It is always associated with cost, but cost of this particular construction item is always considered a good investment
Quality
is a plumbing fixture used to convey organic body waste to the plumbing system.
Water closet
Water closet is classified according to
- Design
- Quality
- Shape
- Color
With respect to design, water closet comes in various types, they are (7)
- The Pail Flush type
- The Squat type
- Wash Down type
- The Reverse type
- The Siphone Jet
- The Siphone Vortex
- Direct Flush Valve type
With respect to quality, water closet must possess the following characteristics (4)
- Flush down quietly
- Flush down the liquid and waste completely
- Must function efficiently
- Must retain large amount of standing water surface area inside the bowl to prevent fouling and contamination
With respect to shape, water closets are classified into two types, namely
- Round type
- Elongated type
It is intented for installation on a limited space
Round type
is more comfortable but occupies a larger space.
Elongated type
This type has a large amount of standing water inside the bowl that is more sanitary and easier to maintain
Elongated Type
With respect to color, various kinds of _______ are available for the designers and users freedom of choice
pastel and bright colors
_____ type of water closet is the cheapest, smallest, and simplest form of water closet designed without water tank.
The pail flush type
Is another simple type of water closet without water tank installed flat on the floor
Squat type
The flushing action of squat type can be agitated with ____ similar with that of pail flush type of water closet
1/2 gallon of water
Is commonly seen installed in a public toilet for ladies
Squat type water closet
This type of water closet flushes through a simple wash down action
Wash Down type
This type of water closet discharge waste into a trap-way located at the front of the bowl
Wash down type
This type of water closet is more subjected to clogging than the other types.
Wash Down type
The trap-way is irregular in shape because of its exterior design, and the methods of manufacturing
Wash Down design
This type of water closet is recognized by the bulging shape in front
Wash Down type
This type of water closet has a small amount of standing water with large exposed surface at the inside front of the bowl.
Wash Down type