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AVALOIR CLOCHE INVERSEE [1 record]

Record 1 1999-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pipes and Fittings
  • Sewers and Drainage
DEF

A type of bell-shaped stench trap consisting of a covered iron receptacle set in concrete floors and fastened to drainage pipe lines for carrying away water form a floor.

Key term(s)
  • floor drain

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
  • Égouts et drainage
CONT

Lorsqu'il n'est pas possible de placer le siphon sous plafond de l'étage supérieur, une légère surélévation de la cabine [de douche] peut devenir nécessaire. Le meilleur dispositif reste le siphon cloche de forte section, accessible par-dessus.

CONT

Il existe deux types spéciaux de siphons dénommés siphon à panier et siphon cloche qui sont tous deux destinés à évacuer les eaux de lavage des sols de garage, de buanderie, etc.

Key term(s)
  • siphon de sol
  • avaloir de sol

Spanish

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