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Module 5 Plumbing Fixtures and Accessories
Module 5 Plumbing Fixtures and Accessories
MODULE 5
PLUMBING FIXTURES
AND ACCESSORIES
This type of bowl develops its The trap way located at the rear
flushing action through the eliminated the bulge at the front.
water entering the diagonal The design of the bowl plus its
holes around the rim which large water area & quietness in
creates a swirling action which operation, makes it desirable
forms a vortex in the center. than the siphon washdown.
From HCG
A water closet wherein the
flush tank is separate but is
attached to the toilet bowl.
It is a two-piece model.
From Mariwasa ToTo
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Pail Flush Water Closet:
A water closet
that is other
wise known as
“eastern type”
water closet
since the user
assumes a
squatting
position rather
than a sitting
position.
Roughing-in is the
installation of all
piping & fitting parts
of the plumbing
system, which can
be completed prior
to the installation of
fixtures and
accessories.
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What is a Lavatory? What are its
types?
A Lavatory is a fixture designed for the
washing of the hands or face. It is also known
as a Wash Basin.
The 4 types of Lavatory are:
1. Wall Hung Lavatory
2. Pedestal Lavatory
3. Counter Type Lavatory
a. Overcounter or Counter top
b. Undercounter
4. One-piece Lavatory
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Wall Hung Lavatory: Pedestal Lavatory:
Shower Pan
A Scrub Sink is a
plumbing fixture
usually located in the
O.R. in a hospital to
enable personnel to
scrub their hands
prior to a surgical
procedure. The Hot
& Cold water supply
is activated by a A Drinking Fountain is a
knee – action mixing plumbing fixture consisting
valve or by wrist or of a shallow basin, together
pedal control or by with a water jet, designed
automatic sensors. to provide potable water for
human consumption.
Plumbing Appliance is
any one of a special class
of device or equipment
intended to perform a
special plumbing function.
Its operation and/or
control may be dependent
upon one or more
energized components
such as motors, controls,
heating elements and
pressure – temperature –
sensing elements.