Mechanics of the Household A Course of Study Devoted to Domestic Machinery and Household Mechanical Appliances

CHAPTER VI

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Water Supply--Water Cocks--Bibb-cocks--Self-closing Bibbs--Lever-handle Bibbs--Fuller Cocks--Wash-tray Bibbs--Basin Cocks--Pantry Cocks--Sill Cocks--Valves--Kitchen and Laundry Fixtures--The Bathroom--Bath Tubs--Wash Stands and Lavatories--Traps--Back-venting--Soil Pipe--Water Closets--Washout Closets--Washdown Closets--Siphon-jet Closet--Flush Tanks--Low-down Flush Tank--Opening Stopped Pipes--Sewer Gas--Range Boilers--The Water-back--Excessive Pressure--Blow-off Cock--Location of Range Boiler--Double Heater Connections--Horizontal Range Boilers--Tank Heaters--Overheater Water--Furnace Hot-water Heaters--Instantaneous Heaters.