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washdown water closet [1 record]

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Record 1 1986-02-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plumbing Fixtures
DEF

Constructed with provision for washing contents downward.

CONT

Typical water closets ... (d) washdown - pressure buildup causes upleg to overflow, creating discharge siphon.

CONT

The washdown and the washout closets depend on the force of the flushing water to remove solids from the pan on which they are deposited.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils sanitaires
CONT

Cuvettes. (...) Il y a le modèle à siphon direct, le modèle à retenue d'eau, avec sortie arrière, sortie oblique, sortie cachée verticale.

Spanish

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