Mechanics of the household; a course of study devoted to domestic machinery and household mechanical appliances (1918)
Keene, E. S. (Edward Spencer), b. 1864 · New York, McGraw-Hill book company, inc.; · leaf 98
wer gases is forced out of the vent.It is evident that such a vent, located near an open window orwhere it will reach the nostrils of the inhabitants is a thingnot greatly to be desired. Outside traps when placed near the surface sometimes freeze. PLUMBING 87 The circulation of air through the vent… … ^^ ^^ Fig. 63.—Corporation cock with lead connecting pipe. This pipe is generally of lead as piping of that metal is the mostdurable for underground work. Iron used under the same con-ditions will last only a few years. The connection is made withthe water main by use of a corporation cock.This is…
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