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A treatise on architecture and building construction (1899)

International Correspondence Schools · Scranton, The Colliery engineer co. · leaf 90

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inches is usually sufficient for a drain foran ordinary dwelling; if the rain pipes empty into it, a 5 or 6inch pipe should be used. IG PLUMBING AND GAS FITTING. 79 134. Care should be taken to lay drain pipes in astraight line. If they are made of earthenware, every lengthof pipe should be… … Fig. 52. The inside surfaces of the pipe should lay flush and true asat y. All bends and curves should be of large radius. Right-angled branches and sharp turns should be avoided. Drains should not pass under a dwelling if it can possiblybe avoided. If the drain pipe passes through or under…

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