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Preventive device for the backflow of liquid into a system. Used on sprinkler systems to prevent water from trickling back into the supply that is feeding it.

Domain: Construction; Category: Plumbing

A shutoff valve between the water pipes and a faucet. Its inlet connects to the water supply pipe in a wall, and its outlet angles up 90 degrees toward the faucet. These are usually used to shut off ...

Domain: Construction; Category: Plumbing

The average temperature of the air surrounding an appliance.

Domain: Construction; Category: Plumbing

Pressure that resists the flow of fluid in a piping system.

Domain: Construction; Category: Plumbing

A device to prevent water from traveling from one system back into any part of the main distribution system, usually by siphoning, esp. into a potable water supply. This is generally required for ...

Domain: Construction; Category: Plumbing

Backflow is the flow of water or other liquids, mixtures, or subsatnaces into the distributing pipes of a potable supply of water from any sources other than its intended source.

Domain: Construction; Category: Plumbing

A negative pressure that causes backflow.

Domain: Construction; Category: Plumbing

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